Macaronade mixture


Macaronade mixture
Macaronade is the sweet almond and egg-white mixture (inspired by macarons (the original french macaroons) that French pâtissiers use as a topping on cakes and brioches. It forms a delicious crust when baked.
74 K 3.5/5 (13 reviews)
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Last modified on: November 25th 2020
For 690 g, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 2 min.

Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 1 min.
Macaronade mixture
In a bowl, mix 1 lb + 8.0 oz ground almonds and 10.6 oz caster sugar with a whisk.

Stage 2 - 1 min.
Macaronade mixture
Add 3.2 oz egg white and mix well with a soft spatula until it makes a fairly thick paste.

Your "macaronade" is ready for use.

Stage 3
Macaronade mixture
Typical use: a thin layer on the surface of a cake (here a pistachio cake) before baking.
Remarks
Depending on the quality and age of your almonds, you may need to alter the quantity of egg white to get the right consistency. I suggest you start by putting half the stated quantity in the bowl, then add more as you need.

You can vary this recipe by using ground hazelnuts instead of almonds.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe60 RDI=20 %350 RDI=30 %170 RDI=30 %3,140 RDI=160 %13,150 RDI: 160 %
Per 100 g8 RDI=3 %50 RDI=5 %20 RDI=4 %460 RDI=20 %1,910 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Nuts, egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 690 g : 6.55 €

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