Description
These delightful French macarons feature a bright citrus flavor and a unique texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup lemon curd or lemon buttercream
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Beat egg whites until frothy, then gradually add cream of tartar and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites.
- Add lemon zest and yellow food coloring, mixing until just combined.
- Pipe small circles onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Let the piped macarons rest for 30 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until they lift easily from the parchment paper.
- Once cooled, sandwich two macaron shells with lemon curd or lemon buttercream.
- Enjoy your elegant lemon macarons!
Notes
For best results, use room temperature egg whites and sift the dry ingredients multiple times to improve texture. Keep an eye on the macarons while baking.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg