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Apple Pie Macarons Recipe

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Delight in these elegant Apple Pie Macarons featuring delicate almond meringue shells filled with creamy vanilla buttercream and a burst of apple pie filling, topped with a decorative drizzle of white candy melts and cinnamon graham cracker crumbs. This recipe combines classic French baking with comforting autumn flavors for a perfect festive treat.

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 Ingredients

  • 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 to eliminate any coarse pieces, ensuring a smooth batter for delicate shells.
  2. Make Meringue: In a large bowl, beat the room temperature egg whites with a handheld electric mixer until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar while beating, continuing until stiff peaks form. Mix in vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste to infuse flavor.
  3. Fold Dry Ingredients: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold one-third of the sifted almond flour mixture into the meringue. Repeat this process until all dry ingredients are incorporated, being careful not to overmix to maintain the proper batter 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. Tap the trays firmly on the countertop to release any trapped air bubbles.
  5. Rest the Shells: Allow the piped macarons to sit at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes until they develop a dry skin on top and are no longer sticky when touched.
  6. Preheat Oven and Bake: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the trays one at a time for 10 to 15 minutes until the macarons puff up, show 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 prevent cracking or breakage.
  8. Make Vanilla Buttercream: Beat together unsalted butter, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add additional milk as needed to achieve a smooth and 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. Place 1/2 teaspoon of mashed apple pie filling in the center of the buttercream ring, then gently press the matching top shell to form a sandwich.
  10. Decorate Macarons: Arrange assembled macarons on a wire rack over a parchment-lined baking tray. Melt white candy melting wafers until smooth, transfer to a small plastic bag, and snip a corner. Drizzle the melted candy artistically over the tops of the macarons. While the candy is still wet, sprinkle crushed cinnamon graham crackers over the decoration.
  11. Set and Serve: Allow the candy decoration to set completely before serving or storing your finished apple pie macarons to ensure a neat and beautiful presentation.

Notes

  • Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for optimal meringue volume.
  • Be gentle while folding the almond mixture into the meringue to prevent deflating the batter.
  • Resting the macarons before baking helps form the characteristic smooth shell and feet.
  • If the candy melts start to harden, gently warm them again to maintain drizzle consistency.
  • Store macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for best freshness.

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