Macaroon Baked Plums Recipes

FRENCH MACARONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F using the convection setting. Line 3 baking sheets with silicone mats. Measure the confectioners' sugar and almond flour by spooning them into measuring cups and leveling with a knife. Transfer to a bowl; whisk to combine.
• Sift the sugar-almond flour mixture, a little at a time, through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing with a rubber spatula to pass through as much as possible. It will take a while, and up to 2 tablespoons of coarse almond flour may be left; just toss it.
• Beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt with a mixer on medium speed until frothy. Increase the speed to medium high; gradually add the superfine sugar and beat until stiff and shiny, about 5 more minutes.
• Transfer the beaten egg whites to the bowl with the almond flour mixture. Draw a rubber spatula halfway through the mixture and fold until incorporated, giving the bowl a quarter turn with each fold.
• Add the food coloring and extract (see below). Continue folding and turning, scraping down the bowl, until the batter is smooth and falls off the spatula in a thin flat ribbon, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the batter to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch round tip. Holding the bag vertically and close to the baking sheet, pipe 1 1/4-inch circles (24 per sheet). Firmly tap the baking sheets twice against the counter to release any air bubbles.
• Let the cookies sit at room temperature until the tops are no longer sticky to the touch, 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the humidity. Slip another baking sheet under the first batch (a double baking sheet protects the cookies from the heat).
• Bake the first batch until the cookies are shiny and rise 1/8 inch to form a "foot," about 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely. Repeat, using a double sheet for each batch. Peel the cookies off the mats and sandwich with a thin layer of filling (see below).
• Almond-Raspberry:
• Tint the batter with 2 drops neon pink gel food coloring; flavor with almond extract. Fill with seedless raspberry jam (you'll need about 3/4 cup).
• Mint-White Chocolate:
• Tint the batter with 2 drops mint green gel food coloring; flavor with mint extract. For the filling, microwave 3 ounces chopped white chocolate, 2 tablespoons heavy cream and 1 tablespoon butter in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon mint extract and 1 drop mint green gel food coloring.
• Blueberry Cheesecake:
• Tint the batter with 3 drops royal blue gel food coloring; flavor with vanilla extract. For the filling, mix 4 ounces softened cream cheese and 3 tablespoons blueberry jam.
• Lavender-Honey:
• Tint the batter with 2 drops violet gel food coloring; flavor with almond or vanilla extract. For the filling, mix 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese, 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon ground dried lavender.
• Pineapple:
• Tint the batter with 2 drops lemon yellow gel food coloring; flavor with vanilla extract. For the filling, press 3/4 cup pineapple jam through a sieve, discarding any large pieces.

NOM NOM MACAROONS (NO-BAKE)

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix oats, almonds, wheat germ, and coconut together in a bowl.
• Combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir cocoa mixture until smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour cocoa mixture over oat mixture; stir to coat.
• Drop oat mixture, about 1 tablespoon per cookie, onto the prepared baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until set, 20 to 30 minutes.

MACAROONS III

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls, one inch apart, onto the prepared cookie sheets.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are slightly browned. Using a moistened spatula, remove at once from baking sheets. Cool on cooling racks until firm. Store in a covered container at room temperature.

MACAROONS CON PEANUT BUTTER

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil, and let cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter. Mix in the cornflakes and if desired, sesame seeds. Drop spoonfuls onto waxed paper and let cool until set.

MACAROONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Beat together the egg whites with the salt in a small bowl until it forms soft peaks. Add the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while continuing to beat at high speed until stiff peaks form. Continue to beat until glossy. Fold the coconut into the egg mixture. Drop mixture by the teaspoonful onto the prepared sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
• Bake in preheated oven for about 12 minutes.

WINTER FRUIT MACAROONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until light brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container. Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. Thaw before serving.

FIRST-PLACE COCONUT MACAROONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour and salt. Add egg whites and vanilla; mix well., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

LINDA'S MACAROON FRUIT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 13 x 9 baking pan with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl gently mix peaches, pears, pineapple, cherries and apricots.
• Set aside.
• Place macaroons in food processor and crush coarsely(may need to do this in 2 batches).
• Spread 1/3 crumbs evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
• Top with 1/2 of the fruit.
• Repeat layers ending with macaroon crumbs.
• Scatter slivered almonds and brown sugar over the top.
• Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven.
• Drizzle melted margarine on top.
• Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until top is bubbly and lightly brown.
• Serve warm.

DRIED FRUIT AND COCONUT MACAROONS

Steps:

• Preheat over to 325, lightly grease cookie sheet.
• Coarsley chop the dried fruit.
• Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt; stir in egg whites and vanilla.
• Fold in fruit and nuts.
• Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet.
• Bake 15 minutes.
• Immediately remove the macaroons to a rack to cool.
• Repeat with remaining dough.

OATMEAL COCOA MACAROONS (NO BAKE!)

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat combine the shortening, milk and white sugar.
• Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil and continue to boil and stir for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add cocoa, coconut and oatmeal.
• Stir mixture well.
• Drop tsp sized drops onto a waxed paper lined cookie sheet.
• Place cookies in the refrigerator and allow them to set, then place in an airtight container to store.

MACAROON BAKED PLUMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180dg Celsius.
• Place plums cut side facing up, in a baking dish.
• Combine the coconut, sugar, eggwhite and vanilla in a bowl and mix well.
• Spoon the mixture into the plums and bake for 15 minutes or until the coconut is golden.
• Serve plums warm with vanilla ice-cream.