Amiens macaroons


Amiens macaroons
These macaroons, famous since the 16th century, are small, soft almond-flavoured cakes. This recipe is much easier to make than the one for the classic Parisian macarons.
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Last modified on: February 13th 2013
For 25 Amiens macaroons, you will need:

Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 5 min.
Amiens macaroons
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

Put 2 ½ cups ground almonds, 1 cup icing sugar and 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar into a mixing bowl. Mix well with a whisk.

Stage 2 - 3 min.
Amiens macaroons
Add ½ cup egg white and 2 ½ tablespoons stewed apple (compote)...

Stage 3 - 3 min.
Amiens macaroons
...and mix thoroughly.

Stage 4 - 10 min.
Amiens macaroons
Place small heaps of the mixture on a non-stick baking sheet (this is important as the macaroons tend to stick).

Do not place the heaps too close together as the mixture will spread a little during cooking.

Stage 5 - 3 min.
Amiens macaroons
If possible, spray the tops with a little water as this helps them to turn a nice golden brown as they cook.

Stage 6 - 25 min.
Amiens macaroons
Bake for about 25 minutes, watching for colouration.: the macaroons should stay fairly pale, but with a golden brown edge.

Unstick the macaroons from the baking sheet while still hot, as this is easier, and leave to cool on a wire rack.
Keeping: Several days in a metal box.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe50 RDI=20 %390 RDI=40 %140 RDI=20 %2,880 RDI=140 %12,060 RDI: 140 %
Per 100 g8 RDI=3 %60 RDI=6 %20 RDI=3 %470 RDI=20 %1,980 RDI: 20 %
Per piece2 RDI=1 %20 RDI=1 %5 RDI=1 %120 RDI=6 %480 RDI: 6 %
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 25 Amiens macaroons : 6.40 €
  • Per Amiens macaroons : 0.30 €

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