Orange Jam Macaron Filling
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.
Servings: 48 - 96 macarons
Calories: 15kcal
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.
Notes
Filling Storage: The orange jam can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 2 months. If frozen, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before using.
Macaron Storage: Macarons filled with only orange jam are best enjoyed fresh the same day. To make them last longer, pipe the jam inside a ring of buttercream or ganache. The filled macarons will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container. I don’t suggest freezing the jam filled macarons.
Watch the jam closely toward the end of cooking so it doesn’t become too thick after cooling. The cold plate test will help you know when it’s ready.
You can use fresh or frozen fruit, depending on the season and what’s easiest to find.
If sugar sticks to the sides of the saucepan, brush it off with a pastry brush dipped in cold water to help prevent crystallization.
Use a spoon to remove any foam that forms while cooking for a smooth, glossy jam.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (jam only) | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.01mg
