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Strawberry Lemon Macarons

Strawberry Lemon Macarons: A Sweet Springtime Delight

Delightful Strawberry Lemon Macarons blend tangy lemon buttercream and sweet strawberry jam for a refreshing spring treat.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 4 large Egg Whites Use aged egg whites at room temperature
  • 200 grams Almond Meal/Flour Can be swapped with finely ground sunflower seeds
  • 200 grams Powdered Sugar Sift before using
  • 1 pinch Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 100 grams Granulated Sugar
  • 1 few drops Gel Food Coloring Avoid liquid for best results
For the Lemon Buttercream Filling
  • 100 grams Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 50 milliliters Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 100 grams Strawberry Jam/Preserve

Equipment

  • piping bag
  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Let the large egg whites sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Pulse almond meal, powdered sugar, and fine sea salt in a food processor.
  3. Whip egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold in gel food coloring into the meringue gently.
  5. Sift dry ingredients into meringue and fold until the batter flows in thick ribbons.
  6. Pipe 1.5-inch circles of batter on lined baking sheets and tap gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Rest the piped shells for 45-60 minutes, then bake at 300°F for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Cool shells completely on the baking sheets before removing.
  9. Beat softened butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
  10. Assemble by piping lemon buttercream on one shell, add strawberry jam, and sandwich with another shell.
  11. Store filled macarons in the fridge overnight for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Macarons are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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