Hazelnut Apricot Macarons
Hazelnut Apricot Macarons are a delightful fusion of rich hazelnut flavor and sweet apricot jam, encased in light, airy meringue shells. These elegant French confections not only satisfy your sweet cravings but also impress at any gathering with their stunning appearance. Perfect for special occasions or cozy nights at home, these macarons are as fun to make as they are to eat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ground hazelnuts
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup apricot jam (high-quality)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine ground hazelnuts and powdered sugar; sift this mixture into the egg whites and gently fold until fully combined.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared sheets. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake macarons for 15-20 minutes until firm yet chewy. Allow them to cool completely before removing from sheets.
- Spread apricot jam on one macaron shell and sandwich it with another.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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