French Macarons with Blueberry Jam

Delicate and elegant French macarons filled with a sweet and slightly tart homemade blueberry jam. A perfect treat for any occasion that requires precision but rewards you with delightful flavors.

Prep Time

30 minutes

Total Time

2 hours

Calories

158 kcal

Difficulty

Hard

Equipment

0 items

Cost

£0.23/serving

Meal Type:

Cuisine:

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Occasion:

Mood:

Light & Fresh•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

0.8cupalmond flour, sifted

£1.75

1cuppowdered sugar, sifted

£0.60

2largeegg whites, at room temperature

£0.20

0.3cupgranulated sugar

£0.05

0.3teaspooncream of tartar

£0.03

0.5teaspoonvanilla extract

£0.10

2tablespoonsblueberry jam

£0.25

0.5cupfresh blueberries

£1.50

1tablespoonlemon juice

£0.05

2tablespoonsgranulated sugar (for jam)

£0.03

Total Cost

£4.56

£0.23 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. (oven temperature)
2.
In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted almond flour and powdered sugar until well combined.
3.
In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue to beat, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla extract. (mixer speed)
4.
Gently fold in the almond flour mixture into the egg whites in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
5.
Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe 1-inch circles onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least an inch apart.
6.
Tap the baking sheets firmly on the counter to release any air bubbles. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin.
7.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the macarons are set and have developed a smooth shell. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. (oven time)
8.
For the blueberry jam, combine blueberries, lemon juice, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, mashing the berries slightly, until the mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely. (stovetop temperature)
9.
Once cooled, mix the homemade jam with the store-bought blueberry jam to adjust sweetness and texture.
10.
Pair each macaron shell with one of a similar size. Spoon or pipe a small amount of blueberry jam onto the flat side of one shell, then sandwich with the other. Repeat with remaining macarons.
11.
Chill the filled macarons in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. (chill time)

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

158 kcal / 662 kJ

Carbs

16g

6% of RDA

Fat

10g

14% of RDA

Protein

8% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

7 mg

Saturated Fat

1 g

5% of RDA

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French Macarons with Blueberry Jam

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