Strawberry Marcarons

Strawberry Marcarons

Ingredients

•          ½ ground almonds
•          1 cup powdered sugar
•          Whites of 2 large eggs
•          1 tbsp caster sugar
•         Pink food coloring
•         3 tbsp strawberry jam
•         Colored sprinkles (for decoration)

Directions

1.          Preheat oven to 390ºF (200ºC). Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2.          Sift ground almonds and powdered sugar together into a large bowl. Put egg whites into another bowl and whisk until soft peaks form. Add caster sugar and beat together until smooth and glossy.
3.          Fold almond mixture into egg mixture, add a few drops of pink food coloring and mix until just combined and evenly colored. Transfer mixture to pastry bag.
4.          Squeeze small balls of the mixture onto the baking sheet, leaving a little space between each. Set aside for 10 minutes to dry – this is important as it gives the Macaroons the correct texture. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes.
5.          Remove from oven to cool on wire rack. Spread 2 tsp strawberry jam onto the flat sides of half the Macarons, then top each with one of the remaining Macaroons and press together gently.
6.          Decorate with colored sprinkles.