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Pumpkin Pie Macarons Recipe

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Pumpkin Pie Macarons are a delightful fall-inspired treat featuring light, chewy almond meringue shells filled with a spiced pumpkin cream. These elegant macarons combine the classic French dessert technique with seasonal flavors, making every bite a special autumn celebration.

Ingredients

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Macaron Shells

  • 1 cup (100g) almond flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) powdered sugar
  • 3 large egg whites (90g)
  • 1/3 cup (70g) granulated sugar

Pumpkin Filling

  • 1/4 cup (60g) pumpkin purée
  • 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together to remove lumps and ensure a smooth, fine mixture for the macaron shells.
  2. Whip Egg Whites: Beat the egg whites until they reach stiff peaks, gradually adding the granulated sugar to create a stable meringue.
  3. Fold Mixture: Gently fold the dry sifted ingredients into the meringue until the batter flows like thick ribbons, signaling the perfect macaronage consistency.
  4. Pipe Shells: Pipe 1.5-inch circles of the batter onto lined baking sheets. Tap the baking sheets to release any air bubbles trapped inside the batter.
  5. Rest Shells: Let the piped shells rest at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes until they develop a dry, touchable surface, which helps form the characteristic macaron feet during baking.
  6. Bake Shells: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the shells for 14 to 16 minutes. Let them cool completely after baking before filling.
  7. Make Filling: Beat together the softened butter, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy for the filling.
  8. Assemble Macarons: Pipe the pumpkin filling onto half of the cooled shells, then sandwich with the remaining matching tops carefully.
  9. Chill: Refrigerate the assembled macarons for 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and the texture to perfect.

Notes

  • Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume when whipping.
  • Resting the shells is crucial to develop the macaron’s signature feet during baking.
  • Use a fine sieve to sift almond flour and powdered sugar to avoid grainy shells.
  • For best flavor, chill macarons for 24 hours before serving to enhance texture and taste.

Keywords: Pumpkin Pie Macarons, Fall Dessert, Pumpkin Spice, French Macarons, Holiday Treats

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