The Savoy Grill – London

Chef Marcus Wareing

Strawberry Macaroons
Makes 25

50g ground almonds
140g icing sugar
2 large egg whites
1 tbsp caster sugar
3 tbsp good-quality strawberry jam

l Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/gas mark 5. Line 2 large baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
l Sieve the ground almonds and icing sugar together in a large bowl. Put the egg whites into a separate bowl and, using an electric hand mixer, beat to soft peaks. Add the caster sugar and whisk until glossy. Fold into the almond mixture and combine.
l Use a piping bag fitted with a 1cm round nozzle and pipe 50 small blobs onto the baking paper, spaced well apart. Set aside for 10 minutes to dry. This is important as it gives the macaroons the correct texture. Bake for 5 minutes, then turn the sheet of paper over and bake for another 4 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
l Peel off the baking paper from the macaroons, then sandwich together with strawberry jam. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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