Homemade Gluten Free Raspberry Macarons

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If you love light and crispy French macarons, wait until you take a bite of these delicious Gluten Free Raspberry Macarons. They are filled with lemon cream and fresh raspberry sauce. They are completely irresistible.

A white platter filled with raspberry macarons.

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Over my years of being gluten free, one type of cookie always intimidated me—those perfectly formed little French macarons. I am not sure why I thought they would be hard; I didn't even want to attempt making them.

I break it down for you with easy step-by-step directions so you can make these scrumptious little cookies for yourself! Once you master making macarons, you can start experimenting with flavors!!

Serve them for a fancy dessert or eat them as a snack; either way, they are amazing. The best part is that they are naturally gluten free!

If you miss French desserts since going gluten free, you will want to try my Gluten Free French Apple Cakes recipe. Between these cakes and the macarons, you are all set on yummy French desserts :-).

Fresh raspberries are the star of this gluten free macaron recipe! The raspberry flavor combines with the lemon zest buttercream in every bite. These raspberry macarons are the ultimate dessert cookie! They are soft, and chewy, and are an adorable little sandwich that begs to be eaten.

What are macarons?

French macarons are sweet and soft cookies made of meringue and are filled with a flavorful filling. They get their bright colors by using food coloring; the flavors come from filling and icing.

There are so many different varieties you can make. If you love chocolate, don't forget to try this easy Chocolate French Macarons recipe, too!

In case you are cookie fanatics like we are, you will want to check out all of my fun Gluten Free Cookie Recipes on the blog!

Are you ready to make these homemade macarons?

How to make raspberry macarons:

Sifting powdered sugar and almond flour together.

Step 1: Sift your powdered sugar and almond flour into a large bowl. This is necessary to remove lumps.

A mixer with egg whites and cream of tartar.

Step 2: In a mixer, the cream of tartar, pinch of salt, and egg whites. Whip until they are frothy. Add sugar slowly and whip for 5 minutes until it forms stiff peaks.

Step 3: Fold half of the egg mixture into the almond flour powdered sugar blend. Gently fold in the rest of the almond flour and powdered sugar blend. Add food coloring if you like.

Step 3: Add the macaron batter to a piping bag. She used the round tip in this decorating set.

Step 4: Pipe the macaron batter onto each circle in the macaron mat. We use knives to hold the mat between rows because it can curl.

Filling all of the circles with macaron batter.

Step 5: Keep piping until you fill each circle section on the mat. Now let the macarons rest for 10 minutes.

Step 6: After 10 minutes of resting, carefully put the baking sheet with the macarons in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Some people like to rotate the pan at the 5-minute mark. We didn't do this, but if you want to, go ahead.

Step 7: Make the lemon zest buttercream and pipe in a circle shape. The tip should be the same circle shape as when you piped the macaron batter.

Step 8: Add the raspberry mixture to the middle. We have tried using a fresh raspberry in each, and that works as well. If you use a raspberry puree, use as little liquid as possible because it can go through the macaron.

Macaron tip:

The secret to making these homemade raspberry macarons is to make the cookies all the same size. Easier said than done if you are piping the soft macaron batter. It tends to come out quickly, so I have found something that has made my life easier!!

This Silicone Macaron Mat is really easy to use. I found it at Michael's, and it isn't on Amazon...if you don't have a Michael's nearby, this macaron mat is on Amazon and has many good reviews.

Using a mat helps you make your macarons all the same size!

FAQ:

How do you store macarons?

You should store the raspberry macarons in an airtight container, and you can keep them on the counter for 24 hours. Place them in the refrigerator, which will be suitable for up to 3 days.

What is the difference between a macaron and a macaroon?

While they sound similar and often get mistaken for one another, they are pretty different cookies. A macaroon has coconut and is a pretty dense cookie.

A macaron is a cookie that's made with meringue. Their spelling and name are about the only similar thing. The flavor and textures are way different.

Can you freeze macarons?

Lastly, you can freeze them for up to 6 months in an airtight container. The best way to freeze them is to lay them flat without touching and flash-freeze them. Then you can put them in the same container.

Can you use almond meal to make macarons?

Nope, always use almond flour because the almond meal isn't ground finely enough. You will want your cookies to be smooth and delicious, so almond flour is the way to go.

How to prevent lumps in macarons?

The best way to keep your French macaron batter smooth is to sift the almond flour and powdered sugar. This helps to eliminate lumps and bumps that can add too much texture to your macarons.