My main issues with this batch was that some of them cracked while baking and the tops still had a prominent tip from piping. (I also have a suspicion that I didn't fold the batter enough.) I got some suggestions from friendly IG users on how to remedy these problems. 
I was proud to have gotten some decent "feet" out of this batch at least. π What about you? Have you ever been intimated by something you wanted to do? Or have you ever baked anything challenging? xo. Emma
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I have always ALWAYS wanted to make these bad boys…. but they are a tad terrifying when I can’t even make cakes right most of the time π
xo
I have attempted these several times and failed miserably as well. However, i did read a recipe for a different technique recently from Annie Eats where she uses am Italian Meringue method instead of the French method, and assures that it is more fool-proof. I have yet to find an entire afternoon to attempt it without interruption, but when I do my hopes are high for success! Congratulations on making it pretty darn close!
macarons are so finnicky. theyre one of my favorite treats, but not to bake. my patience doesnt stretch far enough lol.
Yum! This look super tasty!
I’ve just started baking macarons, too, and I’ve had varying results. I’ve made two batches now, sandwiching them with an egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free orangey chocolate spread, much like the beloved Nutella! It was just what I had to hand, but it actually made for some very luxurious macarons. I’d like to try making some flavoured macarons, rather than just plain almond ones. I also adore the brightly-coloured ones – they’re just SO purty.
Just about to take a Chocolate Buttermilk Cake out of the oven! Thank so much for all your gorgeous and stylish posts – your blog has made my life more beautiful.
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They don’t look that bad. It is so hard to get the base right. Practice make it perfect.
(just a thing: it is Β«macaronΒ» with only 1 Β«nΒ»; macaroon is another kind of biscuit :)).
Yummy!!!!!
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These look pretty good to me! I could go for one right now π
Cannot wait to try these. Thanks for the idea!
Sabrina
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Macaroons are my absolute favorite treat (I could live in Laduree!) I’ve never tried making them though!
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Kudos for attempting macaroons (twice)! They really do look delicious -great job! You’ve inspired me to give them a go and also start a birthday goal list! Thanks for all the inspiration- love your work!
Oi desperately want to give macarons a crack too! They are sooo popular here in Australia (look up Adriano Zumbo, his macarons are to die for! He’s the Willy Wonka of baking!)
This look so amazing! I probably couldn’t get mine to look anything close to this! And these photos definitely make me want something sweet and chocolatey.
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I like the piped tip, it makes it look homemade which makes if feel all the more special!
Gorgeous! I think they are pretty darn good, and probably absolutely delicious. What a great idea: “practicing” macaroons. Experimentation is always fun!
Thanks for the blog link!!! I made macaroons 3 times and none of them met my expectations!! Well, atleast they are getting better each time π Oh and LOVELY feet on those!:)
eggs benedict…but now i have mastered it!
This was on my list of things to do last year! I made them twice, but I couldn’t get them pretty. Yours look great!
I love the idea of a birthday list! My birthday is in 7 days, so I don’t know if I’ll be able to make one and complete it this year (26 things is a lot to do in 7 days!) but it might be fun! And I’ve always wanted to master macaroons, too. But I’ve made this, which I think are close, and I LOVE! http://www.bakerella.com/chewy-chocolate-meringues/
I love your perspective, too, that you’re “practicing”. It’s refreshing π
Super cute! I think by the third try you’ll have it down.
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Wow! I was living in France…and there Macarons are soooo good!! π
Super nice try!!
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I tried making them the other day! and the pooled and didn’t even bake, I didn’t some research on why and found that its best to under beat the eggs as its possible that I over beat them and thats why they pooled!
Lessons learnt!
Your looks and i bet they tasted fantastic!
I have always wanted to learn how to make these, thanks for the tips!
This is how I do my macarons and they work just fine!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8elGvI1R_c
xx
I can’t wait to make macarons!
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Yum! I’ve never tried to make them! I should give it a go!
Baking has always been more intimidating to me then cooking, I think it is all of the exact measurements and timing that prove to be scary! Their is less forgiveness for errors!
I can’t believe you’re making these! I LOVE cooking but I have not attempted macarons because I am very intimidated by them. I hear it’s incredibly hard to get them right. Good luck tho!
ps. Macarons are the french one you’re making and macaroons are coconut cookies xx
I don’t care how it looks, I want it now! I still looks so delicious!
Macarons are hit of miss for me. I use the same recipe and they always come out different.
Good luck!
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wow.. i wanna try to make this.. thanks for sharing! πhttp://lovesimplegreen.blogspot.com/
I loved this post. I have wanted to try macarons for awhile now. (not to be a pedant or anything, but “macaroons” are an entirely different cookie) I’ve always been scared to go for it. But I might just give it a try! Thanks!
How cute! I love how they turned out.
Liz
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For some reason Hard Candies stress me out so much that I’ve never tried to make them, even though I think it’d be so fun to make lollipops and things for gifts. Maybe I’ll try them this year in honour of your birthday list.
I LOVE macarons. Thankfully my sweet friend Chef Tariq at SucrΓ© does all the hard work for me. If you and Emma ever find yourselves in New Orleans I’m sure he’d be glad to show you around his kitchen!
They look delicious! I love Macarons, I work in a french inspired bakery and we are obsessed. Letting them rest on your baking sheet will definitely help prevent cracking. Another technique that we use is to double up your baking trays, this helps to regulate temperature. Happy Baking!
I visited the Laudree bakery in the Paris airport almost two years and and fell in love with macaroons when I took my first bite into a salted caramel one. Then I ate the other 5 in the box within minutes… no regrets (I could have bought more, but those babies are expensive). I’d love to master macaroons too, but there are so many details in making them perfect, but you have to start somewhere, right? I’m going to try to make some for Valentine’s Day π
M.
I have wanted to try making macarons for a long time and after seeing your post I feel it’s time I give it a go π
P.S. I like the birthday list idea – so I’m totally stealing that. I think it has a better chance of working out than New Year’s Eve resolutions π
those look absolutely delicious.
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Macarons are so cute! Here is a website that is really great for making macarons: http://foodnouveau.com/2010/03/29/destinations/europe/france/how-to-make-macarons-a-detailed-illustrated-step-by-step-recipe/! It has a question and answer section that explains how to prevent cracks, peaks, hollow centers, etc…
Mine were a disaster the first time I made them too – but the second time I got them right. Letting them sit before baking is a myth. It didn’t help me at all. But like you wrote, you probably didn’t fold them enough.
I always pipe them from the side. It makes it much easier and you’ll avoid the tips.
And before baking them I always slam the baking pan onto the table 4 times.
Ahh, a gluten-free recipe! Thanks guys!
Emma, congrats π
Those are so cute and tiny!! Perhaps that will be on our list of things to try. Looks like they turned out great!
sigh … Jealous of the macarons’ feet. They are absolutely mesmerizing!
I hear ya! I’ve tried macaroons too! Not easy. I’m sure we will get them eventually! Best of luck
I was told the cracking occurs if you bump the tray (even slightly) when they’re hanging out invetween piping and cooking. I was told to treat those trays like newborn babies!
Hey Emma! I am not a great baker (AT ALL), but when I came back from France this summer I decided I needed to try to make some macaroons. I found this recipe-http://www.marthastewart.com/318387/french-macaroons. It has some great tips! I’ve made like 5 batches of them now, and I am honestly proud to say that they have turned out pretty perfect! Oh, and to get rid of the little bumps on each one, when piping just drag the tips down around the side. It really does work. (: Hope this helps!
-Grace
Snickerdoodle + nutella? Yum!
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I love macaroons! I will have to try this.
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I am so impressed. I was never a baker, so this year I have spent my maternity leave becoming (or more realistically attempting to become) a domestic goddess including learning to bake! Macaroons will be on my list this year, although I am very intimidated. I have been documenting my attempts to be a domestic goddess on my blog and the public nature of it is making me try harder!
Thanks again for your fabulous blog.
Bec
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These look divine, I’m going to make this the year I make amazing macaroons!
My favorite! I am also completely intimidated by baking macaroons. Good for you on giving them a go!
Theresa
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I love macaroons! I don’t care one bit whether they are flawed. All of them look divine and oh so cute π
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macarons is still another thing i’ve yet to master. i tried it last year and thought it was a disaster, but then i read somewhere it’s meant to consumed the following day…
Tartelette has a GREAT tutorial.
http://issuu.com/helened/docs/demystifyingmacarons
super recommend that!
it looks soo tasty! your blog is so interesting and creative, i love it!;)
Macarons are so delicious! I’m sure you’ll be making them perfectly in no time. π
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I practiced making making macarons for the better part of last year, and I’m glad to say are now repeatedly gorgeous and wanted by many π
OMG! you are such an inspiration π
OMG! You are so brave that even tried to make them. This post really inspired me to try it out. It could maybe be a go for this week-end. Would make a great colourful post in my new blog π http://290daysofcolour.blogspot.com
I am really glad that you write these recipe. I love macarons and I would try to do it. Have a nice day.
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When I read your blog post today I chuckled to myself. I am TERRIFIED of making macarons! We had a girls only high tea at a friends house not so long ago and I promised the girls I would make macarons. Well in the end I was so scared I baked something else entirely. But seeing your attempt (and a good one at that) I have decided to give them a bash. Thank you for keeping us all so inspired!
OMG how yummy! Love MacaronS!
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I really want to try this at some point. I say try, because I know I’ll be rubbish. They look yummy though!
Katie xx
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I always give up making my own macarons when I look at the recipes – they are just too complicated for me. So I envy your for trying again and again! WOW!.
3 slams of the tray on the worksurface after you’ve piped gets rid of the lumps, and you need to leave them to form a ‘skin’ for 30 mins before you bake ’em.
My firt macarons were almost perfect!
http://beba-conceited.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-macaroons.html
And I was asking myself why do people say that they are so hard to make and bla bla.
My second attempt was a disaster I got out some stone hard cookies,
and my 3rd attempt was also disaster. Okay, it was delicious, but no one could say, that I was trying to make macarons.
I don’t now if I will ever make them again… But as far as I now myself I’ll probably give them one more shot.
The tap is essential to get rid of air bubbles, that’s how the patissiers do it in Paris.
β₯nic
Macarons definitely are a huge challenge. I’ve made them before and believe I did a lot of research beforehand. They turned out pretty good, but I wasn’t fully satisfied, either. Someday I will need to try it again.
The only time I baked macarons all the tops cracked….they were so ugly but tasted soooo good!
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Macaroons seriously scare me. I’d say I’m a pretty good baker but those bad boys are in a league of their own. I’ve been given the Laduree Macaroon book for Christmas and I am attempting them again this weekend. Even if they go wrong – at least I’ve got a beautiful cookery book to look at π – yours look amazing though and loving the mix of cinnamon and nutella. Xx
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I’ve always wanted to try making macaroons, though I’ve never really eaten them so Im not sure what they are meant to taste like!
wow it looks delicious !
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I turn 27 tomorrow and I don’t have mastered macarons yet. I think I’ll postpone that to… whenever it seems less frustrating. (I cried over macaron-desasters far too often (uhm… twice) last year.) I’d be happy if mine looked like yours.
Rahhh Yuppi ! π
I haven’t tried to make one of this, it’s in a few months on my to do list. But I’m a little afraid it goes wrong xD
Kisses
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Macaroons are hard! I really want to practice them more often, but after I didn’t place my first batch far enough apart and they merged together to make an uber macaroon I’m a little scared! These look really good though, will have to try following the instructions you linked to.
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They look great for only a second attempt! I work at a french bakery where we make macaroons on a regular basis. My tips for you would be to bake them at 250 degrees for anywhere from 15-25 minutes (this really all depends on your oven – get a thermometer in there to make sure your oven is even at the proper temperature!!), tap the sheet pans on the counter to flatten the tops and then let them sit for about 20-30 minutes so they form a skin, which will help with forming the ‘feet’. The other thing we do is bake them on stacked sheet pans (we put two more sheet pans under the one they’re sitting on before they go in the oven!). This helps distribute the heat and ensure that it’s mostly the tops baking and not so much the bottoms. I think having a convection oven helps quite a bit too, if you are so lucky. Best of luck!
That looks yummy! I’ve tried this like so many times but always failed, must be the temperature, and the every aspect on it. Hahaha.
This fired me up to give it another try. Thanks!
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I have always loved the look of these, only I can’t make them as I have a nut allergy, they are solo pretty especially in purples and pinks. One day I hope someone creates something similar foe people with nut allergies, now that would be a popular cook book!
I always have trouble making these! Always turn out like bad meringues, so must practice more!
You can also use your finger dipped in water to smooth down the piped tip before baking… and you really must leave them for an hour before baking, that’s essential!
My boyfriend is obsessed with making these (and now extremely good at it!) but he finds that the Italian method (hot sugar poured onto the meringue as you whisk it) works better.
Good luck at making more ! π
Failed several Times too. Wanna be able do make them so bad. Think I need a new stove cause I think mine isn’t correct heating and that’s one of the things perfect macaroons need…
I love these pics! They look imperfect yet human π
WOW! They look delicious,
I used make macarons and they get always cracking, now I find this 2 tips, and for me it Works:
1. I use eggs whites aged up to 3 days (I leave them in the fridge till 3/4 hour before use )
2. I allow the piped macarnos to dry at least 3 hours
I’ve baking them for the degree party of my niece in Novembre.
I will try also your receipt thanks for sharing,
ciao
Luisella
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They are so intimidating to make!
I am never sure I will make them right.
the most helpful tutorial I have found was Martha Stewart’s (of course). I use her method every time, and every time they come out perfect. It includes some resting time, turning the oven up, then lowering it, rotating the pan, etc. Check it out, you won’t be sorry. (:
I adore macaroons almost as much as I love your blog! Would you have any tips for a reasonably new blogger?
Lil x
have you read becca’s tutorial? i found it really useful
http://www.talesofatumbleweed.com/2012/12/a-tumbleweed-tutorial-french-macarons.html
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I’ve never ate an macaroni before but I want to make them myself to bad. Maybe I;m gonna try this out, I have no comparison so π xx
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Keep trying Emma! One day I hope to be able to make macaroons half as beautifully as you have here! I love love love themβso yummy!
Here’s a post I did earlier in 2012 about the famous macaroons of Pierre HermΓ© in Paris, whose boutique is right down the street from my apartment, happily π Hope you enjoy it!
http://untetheredasacloud.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/pourquoi-les-macarons/
Smiles and all the best,
Savannah
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I made chocolate macaroons once with Nutella but I’d love to attempt some rainbow colored ones! the one thing I vow to make one year but am slightly intimidated is croissants!!
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Oh my, yours look gorgeous compared to mine! As a holiday challenge to myself, I tried making them for the first time, out of like 5 or 6 batches (yet still yummy concoctions) I obtained one “good” one ha, and here it is. But yes, I def. need to practice them more!!
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Hi Emma
If I may give you a piece of advice:
once you’ve put your macarons on the tray and before you put them in the oven, a good tip is to tap the trey on your kitchen table in order to remove air bubbles.
This will make your macarons look smooth and perfect, because you’re not supposed to see the little drop on the top like we can seee on your pics. Sorry if my English is not so clear but technical terms are difficult! Cheers. Julie
I have been practicing making macaroons for the past few months and they are definitely tricky. I always let them sit out until the outside has dried (if you lightly touch one, no batter come off on your finger). Lowering the temperature will help with cracking. I find that under-folding the batter is better than over-folding it. At least with under-folding, you get something. If you fold it too much, they just deflate. I’m definitely still learning after dozens of batches, but that makes it so much more rewarding.
I’m on a search to make the perfect lil macaron!! Thank you for posting this!! I’m going to check out the Annie eats site!! =)
I’ve always wanted to learn how to make my own batch of these. They are so good! I’ll admit too that I have been intimidated by these. I feel like I would need a whole day and an arsenal of baking supplies. It’s my new goal now to try baking some π
this is the thing i’ve always wanted to try but something always keeps me from actually doing them.
this macaron kit looks awesome, but you can also buy the mat alone
http://www.amazon.com/Lekue-Macaron-Decomax-Baking-Sheet/dp/B005LB5AXK
i guess if someone gifts it to me i’ll finally try π
Love the birthday list idea! I’ve only tried to make macarons once – they’re so hard to master! π
I would suggest not adding extra ingredients (like cinnamon) until you get your technique down. Good Luck!
I’ve always wanted to try making macarons but I’ve been too intimidated! I live in a smaller city and there’s nowhere to buy them here!
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For me it’s pastry: it’s so delicate and easy to mess up and I always pass on recipes that involve some form of it. So one of my new year’s resolutions is to bake it and learn to bake it well! My mum taught me choux pastry over Christmas…did you know it’s *really* easy?! Surprisingly so! It only has about 3 steps and you don’t have to pipe it or anything to make amazing profiteroles π Next up maybe…shortcrust? π
These look SO good! Thanks for sharing!
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You’re getting there! They’ve always been my favourite and I’ve only tried to make them once, and they came out perfectly first time, but I have a feeling if I tried to do it without my mother doing it with me they’ll be a disaster – she’s basically a Nigella Lawson in the kitchen! I’ve been too scared to try…
after piping, let them sit for about an hour at room temp to form a “skin” that will reduce cracks!
I think you did a fantastic job! Attempting macarons is on my list of goals for this winter. Thanks for the inspiration!
I have been trying to perfect my macrons as well!!! I used many different recipes but found Pierre Hermes to be the most successful!! If you want you can check out my post on it here!! http://laminlouboutins.blogspot.com/2012/06/mad-for-macarons.html
Definitely let the macarons rest about 30 minutes. When you touch them they shouldn’t be sticky! Pierre has some good tips in the book!! They also say to make sure it’s not humid on a day you make them to keep it from cracking.
Hope this helps!!
-Stephanie
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Forgot to mention that one of the reader’s is right! The Italian recipe is much more foolproof (which is what Pierre Herme uses)!!
I’m french and I love making macarons; to keep them from cracking while cooking I let them dry out for 2 or 3 hours before baking them. The time allows a “crust” to form at the top and they will have the soft spongy part right under that crust.
I have been very intimidated by macarons as well, but you trying on (and the great tips for it) make me want to try it again. they are sooo good, so it would be grad to be able to make them myself!
thanks for this post!
These look great, definitely something I have not mastered!
xx
Kelly
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I can’t wait to make these in class! Anyway a tip to get rid of the “tips” left from pipping is to stop putting pressure to the bag before you let go and pull away. Also another tip I used when I had to make tiny rosettes with no “tips” on my cakes was to pull away from the side rather than from the top. Hope this helps and that you get to make your perfect macarons π
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Seems very delicious! I really love to taste it!
Your blog post reminded me of this blog post http://notsohumblepie.blogspot.com/2010/04/macarons-101-french-meringue.html
I hope you are able to achieve your goal! I may have to attempt this myself, or maybe just go back to Paris and buy some!
These are intimidating to make! Never attempted here, but now I want to! Definitely going to check out that blog!
These look incredible, gah! x
if you want perfectly smooth macaroons: you must beat the plate on a table. It’s good when it’s all smooth. After allowed to stand 10 minutes before the “hulls” (coques) to put in the oven. It’s even better to let the macaroons one day in the fridge! I hope you understand π
Emma, I’m completely flattered by your compliment!! Your macarons look great, and just keep making them! I try to make them once a month to keep the recipe fresh in my mind, but my batches still crack sometimes, or they don’t get feet. I love the size of these ones, they look nice and big! The next time I make them, I am going to adapt the recipe from Beca: http://www.talesofatumbleweed.com/2012/12/a-tumbleweed-tutorial-french-macarons.html
Happy baking, Emma! xo
I’m inspired! I’ve always wanted to make macarons. I shall attempt them next week. You had me at Nutella and cinnamon π
I love macarons! I must try this!
Hey Emma! I feel your pain for making macarons right! I am french and I always used the “laduree” recipe. As you probably know, Laduree is the reference for Macarons in France. Send me an email if you want the recipe!
For the problems you mentioned:
The little “tip” that stays on top: after you pipe the dought on you baking sheet, just dip your finger in water and smooth the tip off.
And to avoid them crackling, it might be useful to actually take a little bit of the “bubbles” (pardon my poor English) in your batter by moving your spatula vividly in your dough after folding in the dry ingredients (just a little, not too much!)
Have fun with the recipes!
I tried making macarons a couple years ago, and the recipe I followed said to leave them to rest for up to 4 hours after piping before putting them in the oven. I left them about an hour and half and they turned out alright with a nice shiny top, and it also helps to the little tip to flatten down naturally over time.
I might give them a try! what about a dulce de leche filling? By the way, any suggestion on a good cooling rack? I cannot find one in my hometown and I want to get a couple of them online. thanks!
I’m sorry but they do not look like an attempt. They look like a SUCCESS!
It’s weird, the first time I made these they turned out perfect! I’ve only had issues once and I realized it’s because I used powdered sugar instead of bakers sugar. So I never understood how people had problems making them! Cinnamon macarons sound so good, gotta try that!
My wish for 2013 : cooking macarons. This recipie seems to be great !
I get hungry seeing this pictures!
mmmmmm
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Mmm. Aren’t Macaroons just great! They are like the perfect little sweet treat!
I not long ago did a Macaroons class! I wrote about it on my blog with as much of a method as I could from what I did at the class! Maybe it will help you with yours..? π
Have a look and let me know! π
Lori x
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bless your soul for taking on this endeavor… yikes. i’m scared but i wanna bite so badly lol
Emma,
It took SO MANY failed (but delicious) batches to finally get my macarons to look right. Keep trying!
Looking at your photos, I’d say you’re def right to rap them on the counter (this forces out air bubbles in addition to forcing the batter to spread and peaks to hide) and let them rest for a few minutes (that way the batter gets a nice tough skin so the domes don’t rupture quite as easily). BUT ALSOβ
1: There’s a good chance you’re over-whipping your meringue. That’s why the batter is so stiff and doesn’t flatten out. I’ve read a ton of recipes that insist on very stiff peaks, but soft peaks work best for me.
2: If your oven is like most electric ovens and has the heating element on the bottom, try double-stacking your baking pans, so the bottom one will shield the bottoms of the macs from direct heat.
Good luck & bon appetit!
Ah macarons… Even being a French girl, they are a pain for me π I have a friend who learned pastry and gave me a macarons lesson and what I have learnt from this is, aside the tips that were given to you, that you have to know your oven very well (which part heats more than others and such things) and also that very good quality baking stuff helps a lot! Oh, and that you should use rather powdered food colouring instead of liquid if wanting to make coloured biscuits. Liquid colouring will result in a too wet batter and your macarons won’t be good-looking (I know what I’m talking about π
Have fun baking and show us improvements! As for me, after a very intense macarons period a few years ago, I have quit baking them cause I’m looking for more simple desserts (and because my tiny student oven and my poorly equipped student kitchen does nite allow me making such delicate pastry…) hope I’ll try it again though!
I just baked a bunch for third time on NYE (under stress/deadline for a party too!) and they turned out great. I’ve got the recipe here if you’re interested, I adapted it from a French macaron bible I bought back when I was living in Paris: http://helario.us/post/41008904083/dine-in-lime-macarons
I learned that by resting the piped mix for 1/2hr before putting them in the oven, is how you create the feet – which you did too, yay! The crackling I think is probably attributed to your mixing process in the beginning. I’d definitely love mine to be much smoother in future, surface-wise but happy with the outcome. Good luck with your subsequent macaron adventures, they take some time but turn out delicious! π
Pineapples tarts! They were really challenge because the eggs came in different sizes so the measurements were different every time I tried baking. There were times my tarts kind of cracked, or the dough wasn’t fragrant enough… But your attempts at these macaroons were really great and risk-taking too! I mean, I won’t try to bake something I’m not 80% sure because that would mean a waste of resources :p