My favorite way to make orange flavored macarons is with this homemade jam that's made in just 30 minutes. You can layer with your favorite buttercream or ganache for a delicious fruit-inspired macaron.
Fruit flavored macarons, especially when they're made with fresh, in-season fruit, are just so delicious!
And trust me when I say, once orange season rolls around, you have to make these orange jam filled macarons.
The jam is an easy recipe to master, even if you're still new to baking. Plus, you can layer it in between different fillings like vanilla buttercream or white chocolate ganache to create various flavor combos!
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What You'll Learn In This Recipe
- My method for making orange jam from scratch, including some tips I learned in culinary school.
- How to layer the orange jam with other fillings.
- The best way to store jam filled macarons.
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Ingredients You Need
- Oranges: Pretty much any variety of orange will work for this macaron filling. It's best to choose an option without seeds.
- Granulated sugar: The sugar will help to balance the tart, citrus taste of the oranges.
- Water: A bit of water will ensure the oranges don't burn as they cook.
The recipe card below has everything laid out for you, including ingredients and exact amounts.
How To Make This Recipe
Step 1: Combine the oranges, sugar, and water in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the fruit mixture thickens.
Step 3: I like using the cold plate test to check doneness. Simply place a plate in the refrigerator until chilled, then spoon a little jam onto it. If the jam firms up (as pictured), it’s ready. If there's a lot of liquid that runs down the plate, keep cooking.
Step 4: Pour the jam into a small bowl and refrigerate until completely cooled, about 1 hour.
Expert Tips
- Piping a ring of either buttercream or ganache outside the jam filling will allow the macarons to last longer, up to 3 days in the refrigerator after being filled.
- Seeing sugar buildup on the side of your saucepan? Just use a pastry brush dipped in cold water to wipe it down. This keeps the jam from turning grainy or crystallized.
- The orange jam filling can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 1 - 2 weeks.
Recipe FAQs
You'll want to store the macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Be sure to eat them within 3 days. Before eating the macarons, I like to let them reach room temperature for the best taste.
Your jam likely just needs a little more cooking time. Continue simmering until it thickens, and use the cold plate test to help judge the consistency.
Overcooking can cause the jam to become too thick. The easiest fix is to slightly warm the filling before piping so it softens back up.
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Orange Jam Macaron Filling
Equipment
- saucepan
- spoon
- chilled plate
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups peeled and segmented orange
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Heat oranges, granulated sugar, and water over medium high heat in a medium sized saucepan until boiling.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until the fruit has thickened. To test that the jam is thick enough, place a plate in the refrigerator until chilled. Place a small dollop of jam on the chilled plate. If the jam stiffens, it’s fully cooked. There will still be a small amount of liquid that runs from the jam.
- Transfer jam to a small bowl, and refrigerate for 1 hour until fully cooled.
- Spoon about ½ teaspoon (4 - 5 grams) of jam inside a ring of buttercream or ganache filling.
- Mature the macarons with the filling in the refrigerator for 2 -3 hours. This will allow the macarons to slightly soften and develop a deeper flavor.
Kyle
This recipe was fireeee! Will definitely be making these again! You are missing out if you don’t make these!