Description
Pumpkin Macarons are a whimsical autumn treat that combines delicate almond meringue shells with a rich, spiced pumpkin filling. These delightful French confections boast a vibrant orange hue and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them the perfect addition to any fall gathering or cozy night in. With every bite, you’ll experience a harmonious blend of flavors that evoke the warmth of the season. Whip up a batch of these charming macarons and impress your friends and family with this festive twist on a classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (100g)
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar (200g)
- 3 large egg whites (90g)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (120g)
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar while whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold almond flour mixture into egg whites until just combined.
- Fold in pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice until uniformly mixed.
- Transfer batter into a piping bag and pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets.
- Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until they form a skin, then bake for 15-18 minutes or until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 27mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg