These Spiced Apple & Pecan Macarons bring all the comforting flavors of fall baking in a single bite: they taste like your favorite apple pie in a fruity, sweet package!
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Last week, I went apple picking with my son and his class, and though we quickly have been eating our way through the bags we collected, I made sure to save enough to make apple-based desserts and dishes: apple tart, apple cake, crumble, applesauce, and even fabulous soups have all been added to the to-do list. I had also been on the lookout for fall-inspired macaron inspiration for a while, so then it hit me: an apple season-themed French macaron, of course!
Don’t these beautiful Spiced Apple & Pecan Macarons look like a slice of your favorite apple pie, in a single bite? The macaron shells contain pecans and fall-inspired spices—cinnamon, allspice, and ginger—whereas the irresistible caramelized apple buttercream contains diced apples that were slow caramelized in butter and cane sugar. Because I think a clever way to emphasize the flavor of a macaron is to add an additional surprise element, I kept some of the caramelized apples aside and tucked them into the buttercream nests.
The flavor of these Spiced Apple & Pecan Macarons is intense and comforting. Although you may not have previously considered French macarons as comfort food, I assure you that a plate of these served with a nice cup of tea will definitely warm your insides. They make a nice change from classic fall-inspired desserts—and wrapped in a cute box, they’re the perfect hostess gift, too.
If this is your first time making macarons, prep, read, and watch before you start: Macarons are finicky to make, but if you set aside enough time so that you won’t be rushed, you can do it. I have a variety of resources available for you: a lengthy step-by-step recipe with photos to guide you through the process; a detailed troubleshooting post that’ll help you understand mishaps, should they happen; and a full video class—which I highly recommend watching before you make macarons for the first time. There’s nothing like watching someone making macarons to learn how to make them properly—that’s how I learned over 10 years ago, and that’s how thousands of my students did too!
My class is hosted on Skillshare and if you sign up using this link, you’ll get free access to the whole site for 1 full month—which is just perfect to get you started on your macaron-making journey.
If you want to SEE someone make macarons before you take on the project of making your own, my Skillshare video class is for you:
I designed my Skillshare class both for novice bakers who want to learn new skills, and for experienced bakers who are seeking to master a new and impressive dessert. The class is divided into 15 short lessons that show you the essential equipment you need, the important steps to follow, the techniques to master, and the potential pitfalls to avoid. You can watch the videos on your own time, start practicing, share with other budding macaron makers, and ask me questions if you encounter difficulties along the way.
I myself learned how to make macarons by watching a friend making them for me repeatedly, and I believe a live (or video!) demonstration is the best way to learn how to make macarons because you can see exactly the techniques, textures, and results you should aim for.
Over 6,000 people have taken my Skillshare class so far and the class gets overwhelmingly positive reviews, most students stating the lessons exceeded their expectations. I’m confident that this video class will enable you to create perfect macarons.
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Author: Marie Asselin
This recipe for Macarons was delicious, and I’m so glad I saw it in my Pinterest feed the other day, or I wouldn’t have gotten to try such a wonderful recipe. Have a great day!
So happy you found my recipe and my site Heidy! I hope you’ll try more of my French macaron recipes, too.
Your Macaron look spectacular. They are not the easiest things to make. Your recipe goes into great detail and specifics which making French Macaron seem a lot moe easy. I love the flavors you have and that color, so vibrant so alive. Absolutely beautiful!😍🥰😋👌❤❤
I’m all about making macarons doable at home! Thanks for your kind comment ❤️
Such delicious macarons! It really is like a little bite of apple pie each time! And I had never used pecans in macaron shells before but they were fantastic!
Me and the fam love macarons, and this was definitely the best macarons I have tasted! The apple buttercream was awesome, and the pecan macaron shells were great! :D
So happy you and your family enjoyed the macarons, Farrukh!
What a creative macaron recipe! I love all the spices in the macaron, and that apple filling sounds amazing. I can’t wait to give this a try; I’m sure I will love it!
They’re pure comfort in a bite!
What a delicious combo! And I love the addition of chopped apples in these macarons. So fresh and comforting
I love hiding a surprise center in my macarons! It makes them even more special 😍
I really love making macarons and these spiced apple and pecan macarons are perfect for the Fall holidays!
Yes, so festive and fun! Be prepared to see them disappear in a blink 😉
These look amazing, you are so talented! I never manage to get my macaroons so perfect as you did here!
Thanks Petro, practice makes perfect! I’ve made more macarons than I dare to admit 🙊
Thanks a lot for this amazing recipe! Tasted really delicious and super easy to make! Highly recommended!
Happy you liked it Allyssa!
Thanks so much for not only a delicious recipe but also all the tips. I never get macarons right. Cheers!
They’re pretty hard to master! But yes, every little tip helps–that and practice, practice, practice!