Macarons are a favorite dessert at our house and we love experimenting with new fillings and flavors! If you are looking for more delicious options be sure to try our Pistachio Macarons, Peppermint Macarons, or Chocolate Macarons! There’s nothing like the smell of a warm apple pie coming out of the oven, cooling on the counter, and waiting to be enjoyed. But when you can have that same deliciousness inside of a scrumptious macaroon….oh my goodness.
Why This Recipe Works
Macarons can seem intimidating to make, but they are so much fun. I have broken down the steps in the recipe card to simplify the process, leaving you confident to make this decadent treat in your own kitchen. The recipe is given in weights to eliminate difficulties that pop up by over measuring ingredients, which is a common problem when learning to make macarons. Take a quick shortcut by using canned apple pie filling from the store to make things easier. Apple Pie Macarons are the perfect size dessert for a get-together like Thanksgiving or any holiday party, or to simply just have in the kitchen for the family to indulge in over a few days.
Ingredient Notes
Almond flour: There is a difference between almond flour and almond meal, just be sure you are using almond flour, which is ground finer than almond meal for smoother macaron shells. Egg whites: You’ll want to have these at room temperature which makes it easier to whip them, aiding in the texture of the macaron. Vanilla bean paste: This will really take the vanilla flavor to the next level and gives those beautiful vanilla bean specks in the macaron shells. Apple pie filling: You can either use store-bought or homemade apple pie filling, either way you’ll want to mash a bit with a fork to get the perfect texture to fit inside the cookie
How to Make Apple Pie Macarons
For the Macaron Shells
For the Buttercream
To Assemble the Macarons
To Decorate the Macarons
Recipe Tips
Before sifting, you might want to add the almond flour and powdered sugar to a food processor (affiliate link) and pulse several times. This helps break up clumps and makes it easier to sift. Before whipping the egg whites: Wipe the bowl down with a small amount of vinegar before adding the egg whites to whip. Residues from dish soap, butter, etc. can prevent the egg whites from whipping the way they are supposed too. Get the right size cookie! A silpat macaron mat is helpful to get the same size cookies so you have consistent results.
More Apple Recipes
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