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Apple Pie Macarons Recipe

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Delight your taste buds with these elegant Apple Pie Macarons, combining delicate almond meringue shells with a creamy vanilla buttercream and a flavorful apple pie filling center. Finished with a drizzle of white candy melting wafers and a sprinkle of cinnamon graham crackers, this sophisticated treat offers a perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and texture.

Ingredients

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Macaron Shells

  • 128 g almond flour
  • 128 g powdered sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 100 g egg whites (at room temperature)
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Vanilla Buttercream Filling

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons milk (plus more if needed)

Additional Filling and Decoration

  • 1/2 cup apple pie filling (mashed slightly with a fork, store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup white candy melting wafers
  • 2 tablespoons crushed cinnamon graham crackers

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vanilla Macaron Shells: Sift together the almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt through a fine mesh sieve, discarding any coarse pieces to achieve a smooth batter.
  2. Make Meringue: In a large bowl, use a handheld electric mixer to beat the egg whites until frothy. Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Incorporate the vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste for flavor.
  3. Fold Dry Ingredients: Gently fold one-third of the almond flour mixture into the meringue using a rubber spatula. Repeat this process until all dry ingredients are incorporated without overmixing, maintaining the batter’s consistency.
  4. Pipe Macarons: Line two baking trays with parchment paper or Silpat liners. Fit a piping bag with a round tip and pipe batter into 3/4-inch circles spaced about 1 inch apart. Firmly tap the trays on the countertop to release air bubbles.
  5. Rest the Shells: Allow the piped macarons to rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes until they develop a dry skin and are no longer sticky to touch.
  6. Preheat Oven and Bake: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the trays one at a time for 10 to 15 minutes until the macarons puff up with visible feet and turn lightly golden around the edges.
  7. Cool Shells: Let the macarons cool completely on the baking trays before carefully removing them to avoid cracking.
  8. Make Vanilla Buttercream: Beat the unsalted butter, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and milk together until light and fluffy. Adjust the milk quantity as needed to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  9. Assemble Macaron Sandwiches: Pair macarons of similar size and shape. Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe a ring of buttercream onto the bottom shell, add 1/2 teaspoon of apple pie filling in the center, then sandwich with the matching top shell.
  10. Decorate Macarons: Place the assembled macarons on a wire rack set over a parchment-lined baking tray. Melt the white candy melting wafers until smooth, then transfer the melted candy to a small plastic bag and snip a corner. Drizzle the candy artistically over the tops and immediately sprinkle with crushed cinnamon graham crackers.
  11. Set and Serve: Let the candy decoration set completely before serving or storing your macarons for best results.

Notes

  • Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best meringue results.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain the proper macaronage texture.
  • Resting the shells before baking is crucial to develop their characteristic feet.
  • Baking times may vary slightly depending on your oven; keep an eye on the shells for light golden edges.
  • You can use homemade or store-bought apple pie filling depending on convenience.
  • Store finished macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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