What are macaroons made of?

Answer 1

MACAROONS (French)

Macaroons are a good choice ; they are lovely little cookies.

Here is the basic recipe for 4 to 6 persons :

Ingredients : 225 gr [1/2 lb] ground almonds / 225 gr [1/2 lb] sugar /

4 egg whites.

Then you have to chose your flavor :

- for coffee flavor = 1 teaspoon coffee extract

- for vanilla flavor = 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

- for fruit / berry flavour = 1 teaspoon fruit / berry extract…

- one original version : 1 teaspoon rum or fortified wine

- Mix the sugar and ground almonds.

- Whisk the egg whites until stiff and frothy

- Gently incorporate the egg whites to the preparation, then add the

flavour extract.

- On a buttered baking tray, display small balls of paste, sizing as a

small walnut.

- Bake in preheated oven at 170°C / 325°F for 15 minutes ; take the

tray out and let cool down.

Macaroons can be eaten this way or filled. If you wish to fill them,

prepare the filling while they are cooling down.

- for fruit / berry ones, I suggest to simply spread a little marmalade

or jelly.

- for coffee or chocolate ones, I suggest to prepare a "ganache"

(sort of cream) ; in this case, simply boil 3 Tablespoons double cream

with some flavouring (1 oz plain black chocolate, 1 teaspoon coffee

extract, etc….) ; just taste your cream and adjust flavouring….

Whatever your chosen flavor(s), sandwich 2 macaroons together

with their fillings.

Source: http://www.frenchfoodandcook.com/pages/Wquestarch39.htm

Answer 2

The main component is almonds, fruits such as Oranges or strawberries are then added to give the macaroon flavor.

The main ingredients in macaroons are;

Ingredients

1. 175g icing sugar
2. 125g ground almonds
3. 3 large free-range egg whites
4. 75g caster sugar

For the filling

1. 150g butter, softened
2. 75g icing sugar

Answer 3

Macarons are similar to cookies. The ingredients can differ to make different versions. The main ingredients are almonds, powered sugar, granulated sugar and egg whites.

Answer 4

The main ingredient is shredded coconut.