These macarons seem to be the fan favorite thus far! Annie Rigg says it best, “Salted caramel seems to be the flavor of the moment, and the combination works like a dream sandwiched in the middle of macarons.” Good thing the recipe only makes about 20 cookies because these things are dangerous to have around the house!
Salted Caramel Macaron
source: Annie Rigg’s, Macarons
For the macaron:
200g confectioners’ sugar
100g ground almond
120-125g egg whites {aged for at least 24 hours}
a pinch of salt
40g super fine sugar
a piping bag, fitted with a 1/2″ nozzle tip
2 baking sheets, lined with non-stick baking parchment
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To make the macaron:
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For the salted caramel filling:
75g caster/superfine sugar
2 tbsp water
75g light brown sugar
50g {1/4 cup} unsalted butter
100ml {1/2 cup} heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes
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To make the caramel filling:
To make the filling, put the caster/superfine sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over low heat and let sugar dissolve completely. Bring to a boil, then cook until the syrup turns to an amber-colored caramel. Remove from the heat and add the brown sugar, butter, and cream (all at room temperature). Stir to dissolve, then return to the low heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the caramel has thickened and will coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat, add the salt, pour into a bowl and leave until completely cold and thick.
Spread or pipe the filling in over half the macaron shells and sandwich with the other half.
