DIY Fruit Macarons

These homemade fruit macarons are delicate and delicious treats suitable for any occasion. The fruity filling gives the classic macaron shell a flavor boost.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 4 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon fruit extract e
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• , raspberry or lemon
• Food coloring optional
• Fruit jam or preserves for filling

Instructions:

Pulse almond flour and powdered sugar together in a food processor until they are well mixed

Put the mix in a bowl and set it aside

Beat egg whites in a different bowl until they foam up

As you keep beating, slowly add the granulated sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form

A spatula should be used to carefully fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until the batter is smooth and shiny

You can add a few drops of food coloring and fruit extract to the batter and gently fold it in until the color is even

The batter should be put into a piping bag with a round tip

Place small rounds on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper

Set the macarons out at room temperature for half an hour to make a skin

Prepare the oven by heating it up to 300F 150C

Put the macarons in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they rise and set

Leave them on the baking sheet to cool all the way down

When the macarons are cool, carefully take them off the baking sheet

Sort macaron shells by size and put them together

Cover one flat side of one shell with a small amount of fruit jam or preserves

Place another shell on top of it and press them together

Before serving, put the filled macarons in the fridge for 24 hours in a container that won't let air in

This will give the flavors time to blend

Enjoy your tasty fruit macarons that you made yourself!