To-Die-For Pumpkin Pie Macarons
You need to make these pumpkin pie macarons.
Not making them is really not an option.
They may not be traditional, but they’re such a cute and slightly more sophisticated way to celebrate thanksgiving. Not that you shouldn’t have pie. You should probably have that too, but these are a nice addition 😉
I had been thinking about making these all week. Literally. We had a can of pumpkin pie filling, I wanted to make macarons, and it’s almost thanksgiving (here in Canada) so I couldn’t think of any reason not to make these little perfect pumpkin pie macarons.
I followed the same steps as my Pistachio Macarons post, so for a more detailed explanation of how macarons are made, check that out! Also, the recipe I use is from a book called Mad About Macarons and is definitely worth a purchase. The only thing that I did change is the colouring (duh) and I added a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to the macaron shells to try and really bring out the flavour of the spices that are usually in a pumpkin pie.
I also created my own version of a pumpkin pie buttercream, so enjoy that utterly delicious tidbit.
I was a bit nervous making the macarons, because it’s been about a year and a half since I last made them. I tried to make sure that I had all my ingredients and pans prepped and ready so hopefully nothing would go wrong. Thankfully, nothing did, so when they came out of the oven basically perfect I did a happy dance. Literally.
Once they were cooled, I matched them up by size and filled them with my pumpkin pie buttercream:
Pumpkin Pie Buttercream
Recipe fills approximately 3dz medium size macarons.
80g cream cheese (room temp)
155g butter (room temp)
305g icing sugar
5g vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
75g pumpkin pie filling* (or pure pumpkin, you may just need to adjust the sugar)
* MAKE SURE that you use squeeze all of the extra moisture out of the pumpkin! This is so important because if you don’t your buttercream will be way too soft to pipe and it may curdle. All you have to do is spoon your pumpkin pie filling into a section of cheesecloth and squeeze until there is no moisture left. The more you squeeze out, the better your icing will be! This also helps to concentrate the flavour the pumpkin, so you don’t have to use a ton of it to get really flavourful icing.
After baking and sandwiching, I had to wait the excruciatingly long time of 24 hours before eating them (ok, I had one early). I know it’s hard, but it’s honestly so worth the wait! The buttercream and the cookie meld together and the cookie softens ever so slightly, and they just become this perfect marriage. So wait, ok? Ok.
Wait, and you will be rewarded with these delicious little beauties:
The one that I tried early was SO good. It has a great amount of spices in it, and even though you only use a small amount of the pumpkin, it’s still super flavourful and really does taste like pumpkin pie!
All of my friends that I gave these to gobbled them up in literal seconds! One friend was able to snap a pic before inhaling them, so definitely check that out here. Its GORGEOUS.
So switch it up a little this thanksgiving and make these pumpkin pie macarons. You’re family is guaranteed to be impressed, and quite frankly, utterly delighted, when they taste the mouth-watering macarons that you’ve made for them.
Let me know how it goes if you make them, & have a happy Thanksgiving!
xo, tess.
Holy crap these look amazing! I don’t know how you made them look so pretty. My baking is very hit and miss because it’s such an exact science. Will definitely be sharing this recipe
Thank you Taylor!! I researched like crazy before my first attempt, and going to school for baking probably helped 😛
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These look decadent! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Carrie, you’re very welcome 🙂
These look so good! I have always struggled with macarons but yours look so perfect?!
Thank you Sian! I did a lot of research and have made them a number of times. I also went to college for baking, so that helps 😉
Macarons are so cute for some reason!! These look amazing! Somehow I’ve never tried a macaron! I need to find a place that makes them or just learn how to make them myself. 🙂 Thanks for this recipe! I’m pinning for next Thanksgiving!
They really are! You should try making them yourself, it’s SO much cheaper! Thanks for reading Rachel 🙂
It might not be autumn anymore but I still want to try this scrumptious recipe.
Thanks Sophie! I think since they’re not actual pie, they would be good any time of year 🙂
I attempted my first macarons last spring, it was intimidating and definitely a process that requires some practice! Now that I have them down, I can play around with some flavors and these look great! Never thought of making pumpkin pie ones, my husband would love them
It definitely is intimidating Kim! I remember researching like crazy before I made my first attempt. Thank you so much! I hope he loves them if you make the macarons 🙂
I wish I had this recipe for the fall! They look amazing!
You’ll just have to save it for next fall! But if you make them now, I won’t tell anyone 🙂
I LOVE Macarons! And love the pumpkin pie twist on these. So fun! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Me too Christine!! I would love to know how they turn out if you make them 🙂
Never tried pumpkin pie macarons, they look delicious !
Thank you so much Agnes 🙂
Those look amaazzzzinnngg!!!
Thank you so much Kathleen!!
I’m OBSESSED with pumpkin, and these look amazing!!!
I have always wanted to make macarons! these look so yummy 🙂
Thank you Brittany! They’re probably my favourite macaron flavour that I’ve made 🙂
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You’re right - i really DO need to make these. I think i may need a lot of patience though, they look delicate!
Definitely Hannah! I still find that I need a lot of patience myself when making them - but they’re soooo worth it!