Savor the delicious fusion of maple and walnuts in these beautiful macarons. These delightfully sweet and nutty treats make a delightful dessert any time of the year, or ideal for special occasions.
Ingredients: 1 cup powdered sugar. 2/3 cup almond flour. 2 large egg whites, room temperature. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 teaspoon maple extract. 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts. Maple syrup for filling.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 300F 150C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a food processor, combine powdered sugar and almond flour. Pulse until well combined and fine in texture. In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they form stiff peaks. Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to beat the egg whites until glossy and stiff peaks form. Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites, being careful not to deflate the mixture. Add maple extract and chopped walnuts, and fold until evenly combined. Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each macaron. Tap the baking sheet on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles, then let the macarons sit at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes until a skin forms on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the macarons are set and have a slight foot. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, pair up the macarons based on similar sizes. Spread a small amount of maple syrup on the flat side of one macaron and sandwich it with another macaron. Repeat with the remaining macarons. Enjoy your delicious Maple Walnut Macarons!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Juan Zapata
