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Ingredients

Yield: 8 servings

  • 2 cups whole raw almonds
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon orange extract
  • Zest of ½ orange
  • Egg whites from 2 large eggs
DessertsKosher for PassoverGluten FreePassover North AfricaWestern Europe

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325ºF.

Step 2

Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Grease another large baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 3

Place the whole almonds onto the baking sheet with aluminum foil and roast the almonds in the oven. Toss the almonds every 5 minutes until they are fragrant and lightly roasted, about 15 minutes total. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

Once the toasted almonds have cooled, place them into a food processor and finely grind the almonds.

Step 5

Place the ground almonds into a mixing bowl and add the granulated sugar, turbinado sugar, egg whites, orange and almond extracts, and orange zest and mix well until the ingredients combine and form a dough like consistency. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 6

Increase the oven temperature to 350F. Make sure the rack is positioned in the middle of the oven.

Step 7

Shape the macaroons: Scoop 1 heaping teaspoon of the macaroon dough, roll it onto a ball and shape it into a 1 ½ inch wide macaroon. Place the shaped macaroon onto the greased baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. Gently press a few sliced almonds onto the top of each macaroon. Sprinkle the macaroons with a 1 teaspoon of turbinado sugar.

Step 8

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the macaroons are golden brown and cooked through and a bit tender in the center.

Step 9

Transfer the baking sheet from the oven and after 5 minutes, gently transfer the macaroons onto a tray using a spatula. Let them cool to room temperature and serve.