Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of autumn with these delightful Pumpkin Pie Macarons. These elegant French pastries feature a creamy pumpkin-spiced frosting sandwiched between delicate almond shells, adorned with charming pie crust cutouts. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, cozy get-togethers, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, these macarons are as visually stunning as they are delicious. With a fun baking process and a unique flavor profile, you’ll find that these treats are not just desserts; they’re an experience to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 106 grams almond meal
- 106 grams powdered sugar
- 82 grams egg whites (41g + 45g)
- 115 grams granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for pie crust)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (for pie crust)
- 1/2 cup organic shortening or vegan butter (for frosting)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by cleaning mixing bowls and equipment.
- Measure ingredients accurately using a kitchen scale.
- Sift together almond meal and powdered sugar, then set aside.
- Heat granulated sugar and water until it reaches 248°F for the syrup.
- Whip egg whites until soft peaks form; add cream of tartar or lemon juice.
- Pour hot syrup into the whipped egg whites while mixing to achieve glossy peaks.
- Fold meringue into the dry ingredients until smooth ribbons form.
- Pipe rounds onto lined baking sheets and let rest until a skin forms (20-30 minutes).
- Bake at 300°F for 12–14 minutes, cool completely before filling with pumpkin frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg