Description
Irresistible Fall Desserts: Pumpkin Pie Macarons are delicate French cookies with a crisp shell and a soft, chewy interior, filled with creamy pumpkin spice buttercream. They capture the essence of fall with their vibrant orange hue and aromatic spices, offering a unique twist on classic pumpkin pie.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1 cup vanilla buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the egg whites without deflating them.
- Add pumpkin puree and spices; fold until just combined.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto prepared sheets, allowing space between each one.
- Let macarons rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes until a skin forms on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until they lift off easily from parchment paper.
- Cool completely before filling with buttercream.
Notes
- For best results, use finely ground almond flour.
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature before whipping.
- Sifting dry ingredients is crucial for a smooth texture.
- Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (25g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg