Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 75 grams finely diced apples (1 small apple)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 60 grams salted caramel
- 100 grams egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 60 grams granulated sugar
- 110 grams almond flour (sifted)
- 200 grams powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1–2 drops red food coloring
- 113 grams unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 180 grams powdered sugar
- 60 grams salted caramel
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling by melting butter in a pan, adding diced apples and cinnamon until softened. Mix in salted caramel and let cool.
- Make Macaron Shells by whipping egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add sugar; fold in sifted almond flour and powdered sugar until combined. Add food coloring if desired.
- Pipe the mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheets and let rest for 30 minutes before baking at 150°C (300°F) for about 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Buttercream by beating unsalted butter until creamy; mix in powdered sugar and salted caramel.
- Assemble the macarons by pairing shells and filling with buttercream and apple filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume. Sift dry ingredients to avoid clumps. Adjust sweetness in fillings to suit your taste.
