- Why hollow shells?
- Over-baking or too high temp causes rapid rise then collapse.
- Not drying?
- High humidity hinders skin formation. Use a dehumidifier or wait longer.
Honey Cinnamon Macarons
Winter flavors in a French guise. The warmth of honey and cinnamon meets elegant almond meringue. Honey acts as a natural invert sugar in the filling, keeping the ganache soft and moist.
Ingredients
1 1/2
cups
Almond Flour
1 1/4
cups
Powdered Sugar
3
large
Egg Whites
1/4
cup
Granulated Sugar
1
tsp
Cinnamon
2
tbsp
Honey
1/2
cup
Heavy Cream
3
oz
White Chocolate
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Equipment Needed
- Digital Scale
- Piping Bag
- Parchment Paper
- Sieve
Allergen Information
Milk
Egg
Tree Nut
Instructions
1
✓
Ganache: Boil cream with honey/cinnamon, pour over chocolate, stir smooth. Chill.
Tip: Hot cream melts cocoa butter for emulsion.
2
✓
Sift almond/powdered sugar. Whip whites/sugar to stiff peaks.
Tip: Stable meringue is key.
3
✓
Macaronage until lava stage. Pipe rounds.
Tip: Batter flow controls shape.
4
✓
Rest 30 mins, bake at 300°F (150°C) for 12-15 mins. Cool.
Tip: Skin enables 'feet' formation.
5
✓
Fill and mature 24 hours.
Tip: Shells absorb moisture and soften.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
- 1 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 3 large Egg Whites
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 oz White Chocolate