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Vegan Lemon Blueberry Macarons

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🍋 Experience the bright and refreshing flavors of lemon and blueberry in these vegan macarons.
🌱 Enjoy a plant-based treat that combines colorful shells with tangy lemon buttercream and luscious blueberry jam.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 20-24 macarons

Ingredients

– 110 grams almond flour

– 110 grams powdered sugar

– 75 grams aquafaba (liquid from chickpeas)

– 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

– 66 grams granulated sugar

– Food coloring (purple and yellow used, amounts not specified)

– 4 tablespoons vegan butter (56 grams, 2 oz)

– 1 cup powdered sugar (125 grams, sifted)

– 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 lemons)

– 1 tablespoon lemon juice

– 1 cup blueberries

– 2 tablespoons sweetener (sugar or maple syrup)

– 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for the jam)

– 2 teaspoons cornstarch

– 2 teaspoons water

Instructions

1-Prepare your ingredients by measuring aquafaba, almond flour, and powdered sugar precisely. Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).

2-Whip the aquafaba with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, adding a pinch of cream of tartar for stability if desired.

3-Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth batter.

4-Fold the dry ingredients gently into the whipped aquafaba, keeping the airiness for the right macaron texture.

5-Add lemon zest during folding to spread the citrus flavor evenly.

6-Pipe the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in uniform circles.

7-Let the macarons rest for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms to avoid cracking.

8-Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 15-18 minutes. Let them cool completely before filling.

9-Prepare the blueberry lemon filling by mixing vegan butter with blueberry puree and a touch of powdered sugar until smooth.

10-Assemble by sandwiching the filling between two macaron shells. Allow to mature overnight in the refrigerator for best flavor and texture.

Prepare the macaron shells by sifting 110 grams almond flour and 110 grams powdered sugar together. Whip 75 grams aquafaba with 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, starting at low speed until white and thick, then add 66 grams granulated sugar gradually until stiff peaks form. Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue just until combined, dividing the batter into two bowls. Color one bowl yellow and the other purple with food coloring, folding briefly until the batter flows slightly.

Assembling the Macarons Once your shells are baked and cooled, make the vegan lemon buttercream by whipping 4 tablespoons (56 grams) cold vegan butter until creamy, then mix in 1 cup (125 grams) powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 lemons), and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, adding non-dairy milk or water as needed. For the blueberry jam, cook 1 cup blueberries with 2 tablespoons sweetener and 1 tablespoon lemon juice over medium heat until softened, then mix 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water, add to the blueberries, and cook until thickened. Cool thoroughly before use. Assemble by piping a ring of lemon buttercream around the edges of one shell, filling the center with blueberry jam, then topping with another shell.

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Notes

🥄 Use aquafaba directly from chickpea can without reducing to save time.
🍋 Fold batter just until dry ingredients incorporate to prevent cracking or spreading.
🌡️ Use an oven thermometer to monitor baking temperature accurately and rotate trays to ensure even baking.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Whipping and baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 macaron
  • Calories: 115
  • Sugar: 15 grams
  • Sodium: 5 milligrams
  • Fat: 5 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 2 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 18 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Protein: 2 grams
  • Cholesterol: 0 milligrams