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Pumpkin Pie Macarons

Pumpkin Pie Macarons

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Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Pie Macarons! This exquisite dessert combines the classic flavors of pumpkin pie with the elegant texture of French macarons, making them a perfect treat for Thanksgiving gatherings, cozy family dinners, or simply a sweet indulgence for yourself. These macarons feature a luscious pumpkin spiced frosting sandwiched between delicate shells, topped with adorable pie crust cutouts that bring both flavor and visual appeal to your dessert table. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can impress your loved ones with this seasonal delight.

Ingredients

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  • 106 grams of almond meal
  • 106 grams powdered sugar
  • 41 grams of egg whites
  • 45 grams of egg whites
  • 115 grams of granulated sugar
  • 79 grams of water
  • Dash of cream of tartar or lemon juice for stabilizing
  • Orange and brown powdered or gel food coloring
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp ice cold water
  • 1/2 cups organic shortening or vegan butter
  • 3/4 cups + 2 tbsp confectioners sugar
  • Seeds from 1/4 vanilla bean (or gf vanilla)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Dash of non-dairy milk
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare your equipment: Clean mixing bowl and whisk, line baking sheets.
  2. Create the dry mix: Combine almond meal and powdered sugar; sift and add egg whites and food coloring.
  3. Make sugar syrup: Heat granulated sugar and water until 248°F; meanwhile, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form.
  4. Combine: Gradually add syrup to egg whites to create meringue.
  5. Fold: Gently combine meringue with dry mix until smooth.
  6. Pipe: Transfer batter to piping bag and pipe rounds on baking sheets; let rest until dry.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 300°F and bake for 12-14 minutes.
  8. Cool: Allow shells to cool completely before filling with pumpkin frosting.

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