Here is another lemon inspired recipe for the week :))
Lemon Coconut Macaroons with Candied Kumquats // Makes 8-12 macaroons
1/3 cup sugar plus 1 tb
1/8 teaspoon salt
Zest of 1 large lemon
3 large egg whites
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp vanilla
3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Butter a silicone bakeware mold of desired shape. Or line a baking sheet with parchment paper if baking without a mold.
In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, zest, and salt. With a fork, slightly crush the zest into the sugar to infuse the sugar of the lemon rind. Let sit for 5 minutes or so. Add the egg whites, lemon juice, and vanilla to the sugar mixture and beat with a fork to combine. Add the shredded coconut to the bowl and begin to incorporate the wet ingredients into the coconut, using your hands works best with this. Once fully combined, spoon and pack in the coconut batter into the butter lined silicone mold, ensuring each portion is tightly packed and uniform. If using a baking sheet lined with parchment, use a 1-inch scoop or spoon to scoop macaroons into small domes, ultimately forming each dome with your hands. Make sure the coconut mounds are packed with a little pressure to ensure they don’t crumble after baking.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, rotating mold or sheet halfway through baking. Macaroons should be golden around the edges, making sure not to burn bottoms. Garnish each macaroon with some candied kumquats and poppy seeds, and serve warm or at room temperature. Store in airtight container up to 1 week.
Candied Kumquats
1 cup kumquats, thinly sliced, seeds removed
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients over medium heat until water and sugar has simmered down and kumquats have become slightly translucent and tender, about 8 minutes or so. The sugar should glaze each slice. Serve with macaroons or refrigerate in an airtight container up to two weeks.
Gorgeous! Love the flavors and the kumquats are so cheerful!
You, lady, have the most beautiful pictures! And your food styling skillzz are envious.
So pure. So delicious. So beautiful! Your photography is soothing.
Awww thanks kind one!! Your comment makes my food sound magical. Thoroughly enjoying your site by the way :)
Jess and Melissa- Sweetest words. Thank you guys.. xo
What a beautiful recipe…and oh, those photos. Especially the first one of the kumquats. You really are so talented with your photography and food styling.
I’ve seen kumquats everywhere lately but never quite knew what to do with them. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Beautiful photos
Yadsia and Jennifer- Thank you for continuing to stop by, it’s such a pleasure to have you here. I thank you both for the nicest thoughts-always. means so much <3
Wow, so easy…and I must say one of my favorites! I made these last night for our neighbors and they turned out great! Very easy recipe and delicious!
Seriously amazing photography. So glad I found you!
Looks yummy, will be trying soon.
Seriously these are pretty much the prettiest things that I have ever seen.
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gorgeous! really gorgeous!
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These pics are phenomenal!
I’m writing to let you know that I adored your Lemon Coconut Macaroons that I posted them to my website with a full credit and 2 link backs to your site. My website, The Finer Cookie is dedicated to cookies that are delicious and not too sweet. Here’s the link to the post: http://www.thefinercookie.com/cookie-recipes/lemon-coconut-bars.
Thanks so much for this delicious and well written recipe.
All the best,
Kim
The Finer Cookie