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The Origins Of Macaron<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Macarons are airy meringue based cookies filled with creamy buttercream. Pistachio Macaron is by far one of my favorite flavors of macarons. Although the French has made these little cookies their quintessential treat, the word macaron is actually derived from the Italian word for meringue. Catherine de Medici is noted as bringing her Italian chefs with her when she married into the royal family of France in the 8th century. And as with most things the French are gifted they perfected the macaron.<\/p>\n

If you have ever been to Paris, France then you have most likely visited Laduree\u2019 which has more macaron flavors than I can keep up with.\u00a0 Macarons are made in lovely and imaginative flavors such as champagne pear, raspberry rose, almond, chestnut mocha, candy cane, and orange blossom to name a few. Almond has always been a classic ingredient in these cookies. Here are some treats with nuts that are a little simpler to try like Aussie Bites<\/a>, Fat Bombs<\/a>, or\u00a0 Yema candy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What you are mostly looking for when making the batter for a macaron cookie is the sheen of the meringue. This is what is referred to as \u201cmacaroning\u201d and is essential to a good crisp and lighter than air cookie base. A perfect macaron batter combined with a low and slow cooking in a still oven are key components of a good macaron.<\/p>\n

How To Make Macarons?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Macarons do not keep for very long. If you like the crispness then consuming them on the day is suggested. However, some prefer the day after texture of a macaron cookie, which after the cookies have sat with the indulgent buttercream in the center for a time they become chewy and still a little crisp.<\/p>\n

My husband loves to get a huge Pistachio Macaron the size of his hand from our local farmer\u2019s market and loves that they have sat for a day to create that chewy texture. But be advised that too much time sitting with make the cookies completely disintegrate thus making them inedible.<\/p>\n