Description
Delicate French macarons with a tart cranberry filling, perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup cranberry jam
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together in a bowl.
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into egg whites. Add food coloring if desired.
- Pipe small circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let rest 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-18 minutes. Cool completely.
- Mix softened butter with cranberry jam to make filling.
- Sandwich two macaron shells with filling. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Measure ingredients precisely for best results.
- Let macarons rest until they form a skin to prevent cracking.
- Use aged egg whites (left uncovered in fridge for 1-2 days) for better texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg