Description
Pumpkin Pie Macarons are a delightful blend of classic fall flavors and French pastry elegance. With a crisp outer shell and a creamy pumpkin spice filling, these macarons are perfect for cozy gatherings and holiday celebrations. Their vibrant orange hue and nostalgic taste will transport you to warm evenings filled with joy, making them a must-try treat this season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift almond flour and confectioners' sugar into a bowl.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites until just combined.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets about an inch apart and let rest for 30-60 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until easily lifted from parchment paper; cool completely.
- Beat softened butter with pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- Assemble macarons by pairing shells with filling in between.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg