Description
Delicate French macarons that perfectly combine the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of blueberries, ideal for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g almond flour
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 75 g egg whites (at room temperature)
- 100 g fine granulated sugar
- A few drops of purple food coloring (optional)
- 100 g softened butter
- 150 g powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 80 g blueberries
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl.
- Whip the egg whites until foamy using an electric mixer.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar while whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the almond mixture until the batter becomes glossy.
- Add food coloring if desired and fold gently.
- Pipe small round discs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let rest for 30 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake for 14-15 minutes at 150°C (300°F).
- Meanwhile, cook the blueberries with sugar and lemon juice until thick.
- Beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, and lemon into a creamy buttercream.
- Fill the macaron shells with buttercream and blueberry compote.
- Let mature in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Notes
Allowing the macarons to mature enhances flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: macarons, lemon, blueberry, dessert, French