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Lemon Macaron

Irresistible Lemon Macaron Bliss for Every Baker

This lemon macaron recipe captures the essence of sugar and citrus in each delightful bite.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted to prevent lumps
  • 1 cup Ground Almonds Can substitute with almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon Finely Grated Lemon Zest Use fresh lemons for best flavor
  • 3 large Egg Whites Room temperature for optimal volume
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Superfine sugar for finer texture
  • 1 teaspoon Yellow Food Coloring Optional, adjust for desired color
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened, unsalted preferable
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for richer taste

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Baking Sheets
  • Silicone Mats
  • spatula
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Macaron
  1. Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper and draw circles for piping.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift powdered sugar, ground almonds, and lemon zest together in a bowl.
  3. Whisk Egg Whites: Beat egg whites in a stand mixer until frothy, gradually add granulated sugar, and whisk until stiff peaks form.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gently fold dry ingredients into meringue in three additions, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Pipe the Macarons: Transfer mixture to piping bag and pipe onto prepared sheets using drawn circles as guides.
  6. Rest the Shells: Let piped macarons rest uncovered for 20-40 minutes.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) and bake macarons for 15 minutes, rotating trays halfway.
  8. Cool: Allow macarons to cool on sheets for 15-20 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
  9. Prepare Filling: Whip butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla, beating until smooth.
  10. Assemble: Pipe filling onto half of the macaron shells and sandwich with remaining shells.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These macarons are gluten-free and have a delightful lemon flavor, perfect for impressing guests.

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