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Apple Pie Macarons

Delightful Apple Pie Macarons with Creamy Vanilla Buttercream

Indulge in Apple Pie Macarons, a delightful blend of French technique and American flavors that brings the essence of autumn to life.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Drying Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French-American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Blanched finely ground almonds
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 large Egg Whites At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste
For the Vanilla Buttercream
  • 1 cup Butter Room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Milk Add as needed
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
For the Apple Filling
  • 1 cup Apple Pie Filling Homemade or store-bought
For Decoration
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Wafers
  • 1/4 cup Cinnamon Graham Cracker Crumbs

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking Trays
  • Sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Whip egg whites until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the dry mixture into the meringue in three additions.
  4. Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe circles onto lined baking trays.
  5. Let piped macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
  6. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake macarons for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and milk until fluffy.
  8. Pipe buttercream onto one shell, add apple pie filling, and top with another shell.
  9. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over macarons, sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Perfect for autumn gatherings or as a nostalgic treat any time of year. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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