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Lemon Lavender Macarons

Delicate and fragrant macarons with a hint of lemon and lavender.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 12 macarons
Calories: 120 kcal

Ingredients 

Macaron Shells

  • 100 g almond flour
  • 100 g powdered sugar
  • 2 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried lavender finely ground

Lemon Buttercream Filling

  • 100 g unsalted butter softened
  • 200 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites. Add lemon zest and ground lavender. Mix until smooth.
  5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Let the piped batter sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
  8. For the filling, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
  9. Sandwich the macarons with the lemon buttercream filling.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Lavender, Lemon, Macarons
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