Pecan Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of pecan syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

Toasted pecans simmered and steeped in a light sugar syrup for a warm, buttery-nut coffee syrup that tastes like the inside of a pecan pie.

Prep 5 min

Cook 15 min

Cooling 20 min

Total 40 min

Servings 10

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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1.0 cup (113.0 g)chopped pecans
1 ¼ cups (300.0 ml)water
1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
⅛ tsp (0.75 g)fine sea salt

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Instructions

Toast the pecans in a dry saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and a shade darker, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the water and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let the pecans steep for 20 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the nuts to release the syrup.
Stir in the vanilla and salt, cool and refrigerate in a clean bottle.

Tips

Watch the pecans closely while toasting; they go from golden to scorched in under a minute.
For butter pecan, stir 1 tablespoon of butter into the hot strained syrup and shake before each use.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make pecan syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 20 minutes to rest. The recipe makes about 1 1/4 cups (10 servings).

How should I store pecan syrup?

Refrigerate in a clean, airtight bottle for up to 2 weeks. Shake before using.

Can I make pecan syrup ahead?

Make it up to 2 weeks ahead.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Toasted pecans simmered and steeped in a light sugar syrup for a warm, buttery-nut coffee syrup that tastes like the inside of a pecan pie.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

79 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

20.1g Carbs

0.0g Protein

20.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~790 cal · 0g fat · 201g carbs · 0g protein · 201g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 79 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 15 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 11 min·0.6 mi·~1100 steps
Moderate cycling 8 min·1.6 mi
Swimming laps 11 min
Jogging 8 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Stair climbing 7 min·~650 steps
Dancing 13 min
Bodyweight circuit training 8 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 18 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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