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Pumpkin Pie Macarons

Pumpkin Pie Macarons

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If you’re craving a festive treat that embodies the flavors of fall, these Pumpkin Pie Macarons are the perfect choice! Combining the elegance of French macarons with the warm spices of pumpkin pie, each bite offers a satisfying crunch and a creamy filling that will transport you to cozy autumn days. These delightful macarons are ideal for Thanksgiving gatherings or simply as a sweet pick-me-up when you need it. With their impressive look and delicious flavor, they are sure to impress everyone at your dessert table!

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 cup organic shortening or vegan butter
  • 3/4 cups + 2 tbsp confectioners sugar
  • Seeds from 1/4 vanilla bean
  • pinch of salt
  • dash of non-dairy milk
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, sift almond meal and powdered sugar; make a well in the center, add egg whites, and mix gently. Add food coloring if desired.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar and water; monitor temperature until it reaches 248°F.
  4. Whip remaining egg whites until soft peaks form. Slowly pour hot syrup into whipped egg whites while mixing until glossy meringue forms.
  5. Gently fold meringue into almond mixture until ribbons form; pipe onto prepared sheets and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes; cool before removing from parchment.
  7. For the frosting, beat together shortening, confectioners' sugar, vanilla bean seeds, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.
  8. Assemble macarons by piping frosting between two shells.

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