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French Macarons

Delicious French Macarons: Master This Chewy Treat at Home

Learn to make French macarons at home, a delightful and customizable gluten-free treat.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 48 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 1 cup almond flour opt for fine almond flour for best results
  • 1.75 cups powdered sugar make sure to sift it with the almond flour
  • 3 large room-temperature egg whites essential for the meringue's lightness
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar stabilizes the egg whites when whipped
  • cream of tartar optional, helps stabilize the egg whites
For the Filling
  • buttercream or filling choose from chocolate ganache or fruit jams

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • piping bag
  • Silpat or parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for French Macarons
  1. Begin by sifting together almond flour and powdered sugar in a medium bowl.
  2. In a clean bowl, add egg whites and beat on medium speed until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar.
  3. Gently fold the dry mixture into the whipped egg whites using a spatula.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag and pipe small circles onto a baking sheet.
  5. Allow the piped shells to rest until dry to the touch.
  6. Bake the macarons in a preheated oven until they rise and form feet.
  7. Once cooled, pair the macarons and pipe your chosen filling.
  8. For best flavor, refrigerate the filled macarons overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure oven is at correct temperature to prevent hollow or cracked shells. The macaron batter should flow smoothly and not break when forming a figure-eight.

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