Description
Elegant Apple Pie Macarons combine the flavors of apple pie in a delicate French pastry with spiced buttercream filling.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar and gradually incorporate granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue until well combined.
- Pipe the batter onto the prepared baking sheet to form small circles.
- Let the piped macarons rest for 30 minutes until a skin forms on top.
- Bake for 15 minutes, allowing them to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- While cooling, prepare the filling by beating softened butter, applesauce, cinnamon, and nutmeg together, then pipe onto half of the macaron shells and sandwich them.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy chilled for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French