A Sweet Treat For A Peachy Day

A Sweet Treat For A Peachy Day

Image Credit: Better Homes & Gardens

Peach Macarons

Nothing perks a day up like some fresh macarons.

Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Keyword macaron, meringue
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
Author Abba Lee

Ingredients

  • 6 egg whites
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tspn salt
  • 1 tspn cream of tartar
  • 1 tspn vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tspn orange food coloring
  • 1 cup sifted almond flour
  • 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • peach jam

Instructions

  1. In a double boiler, pour water to the bottom pot and bring to a boil and reduce heat.

  2. Combine 3 egg whites, sugar, salt and cream of tartar on top bowl and cook for 8-10 minutes, whisking frequently. Take off heat.

  3. Whisk egg mixture until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla extract and orange food coloring and whisk until the mixture turns a pinkish orange.

  4. In another bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, and 3 egg whites and mix well. Fold in the orange egg mixture into the almond flour mixture.

  5. Pour the mixture into an icing bag and make into 11/2 inch drops on a baking sheet. Tap to release all air bubbles and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit and cool completely.

  6. Place peach jam in between two meringue cookies. Serve.

 

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