How To Make Macarons | Homemade Recipes

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16 December, 2022
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Satisfy your cravings for sweets by learning how to make macarons, those tiny and colorful sandwiches packed with a delicious ganache or buttercream filling.

How To Make Macarons | Homemade Recipes

You've probably tried them, but if not, it's a sure bet that you've seen the vibrantly colored confections known as macarons somewhere on the internet. While big cities have a handful of shops that sell macarons, they're not as available as you would think in other, more rural places. Perfect with coffee or tea, you'll love what macarons have to offer…as long as you can get your hands on them. Check out the tutorial below to learn how to make macarons.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup almond flour
1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
pinch of salt
4 egg whites
pinch of cream of tartar
1/3 cup water
1 cup caster sugar

Directions:

Combine almond flour and powdered sugar together in a bowl, then throw in a pinch of salt and mix.
Add 2 of the egg whites to the almond flour mixture and mix.
Place the other 2 egg whites into another bowl and whisk with a pinch of cream tartar.
Pour the water into a pan, then add the caster sugar to the center of it.
Cook on high heat until the sugar has dissolved.
Now go back to your whisked egg whites, which should be fluffy.
Pour the syrup (caster sugar/water) into the egg whites and combine with a mixer on high until the sides of the bowl are no longer hot to the touch.
Scrape down the sides down the entire time.
Add your meringue (egg white/syrup mixture) to your almond flour mixture using a spatula. Do not over mix.
Add a few drops of food coloring to change the color of the macarons and mix. (optional).
Pipe your macarons onto a baking mat using a piping bag and small round tip. Leave space between each macaron, since they will expand during baking.
Let the macarons dry for 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375F, then drop that to 320F right before you stick in the macarons.
Remove them from the oven after 16 minute, then let them cool.
Grab two macarons and add a filling between them, whether it's ganache or Swiss meringue buttercream.
Place the macarons in the fridge for 24 hours before serving.