http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/almond-macarons.aspx
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| Egg whites |
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| Lemon curd |
I used the recipe on Fine Cooking partly because there is a video with it and it was pretty easy to follow.
I have always been intimidated by the Macaron. I had heard it was difficult and that it takes ton's of practice. I think for a first attempt they came out pretty good.
I have always been intimidated by the Macaron. I had heard it was difficult and that it takes ton's of practice. I think for a first attempt they came out pretty good.
Couple of things- almond flour is expensive! 13.99 for a lb. Also, I could not get the darn things flat! Mine kept puffing up. They look like little hamburgers. But the taste was pretty darn good. I did a lemon curd in the middle of half and a Chocolate Ganache in the other half. I took them to work and everyone gobbled them up. I would give them a B- for a first attempt. It definitely got me inspired to try again. This time with some color and flavor.
I found this blog that has some helpful hints on making Macarons http://www.eatlivetravelwrite.com/2011/04/how-to-make-macarons-whats-working-for-me-right-now/
I'm going to try her suggestions on piping them and see if that works. Based on her writing, it appears it takes most people a few trys.
I found this blog that has some helpful hints on making Macarons http://www.eatlivetravelwrite.com/2011/04/how-to-make-macarons-whats-working-for-me-right-now/
I'm going to try her suggestions on piping them and see if that works. Based on her writing, it appears it takes most people a few trys.
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| Could not get them flat! |
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| The finished product. A little hamburger with Chocolate Ganache |
Yummy!
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