Macaroon attempt #3...

...I did it!...

I was so so excited when I peeked in the oven to see my first batch with their little feet and lovely shiny tops!

I'm sure this successful result was down mostly to watching this video regarding piping-I was doing it so wrong before.  I did also prop the oven door open with a wooden spoon, but I didn't used aged egg whites-purely because I forgot to leave them out the night before.

I used the recipe from this months delicious magazine (which isn't the same as the recipe they currently have available online).

I didn't have any yellow food colouring-so my colours and flavours don't really match up! But I made, rosewater (pink) lemon (blue) and orange blossom (purple).

The first batch were the lemon (blue) I think they were a little undercooked due to the door propping.  Also I piped them a little big I think.

The second batch were the rosewater (pink) I baked them closer to 20 mins than the recommended 15 and they were cooked perfectly! They were a little brighter than I intended, the colouring spilt a little as I was adding it!

The third batch were the orange blossom (purple).  These are fairly close to perfect, as far I'm concerned anyway!  Good size, cooked just right and a lovely shiny shell.  

I used a simple butter icing for the fillings and flavoured them to match the macaroon.

I'm so pleased with myself! They taste pretty good too!  My favourite of the flavours is the rosewater I think, although I am quite fond of the lemon too.  

You can see my previous unsuccessful attempts at these here and here!

Comments

[green apple sorbet]

These look amazing, you've inspired me to give it a go!
Happy cooking :)

[Caroline]

They feature macaroons in the newest issue of Living! I've never made them before, so I'm happy to try out your recipe! Looks delicious! Congratulations on your success!

[Shelley Rodgers]

You are so clever!! I'm extremely jealous!! Fab job, great photos!!

Shelley
x

[Ren]

These are great photos and props for trying THREE times.

[bex]

wohoooo! well done! hope your ok, havn't seen you around in a while
xx

[Imene]

Amazing!! I am about to lick my computer screen ;o)

[Plain and Joyful Living]

Wow, these look amazing. I just know my nine year old daughter would love to give these a go - she is already more adventuresome in the kitchen than I.
Warm wishes, Tonya

[vicki]

thank you-I know I've been pretty rubbish of late-the babe has become a bit of a handful-but I promise to pop in either this weekend of next xx

[Mandy]

Hi

I was doing work experience at Delicious when you tweeted your macaroons and the team were really impressed!

I am going to give them a try - thanks for all your tips! x

[vicki]

thank you-good luck with yours!