Lavender Macarons with Vanilla Bean Buttercream
Despite the last few crazy rain storms we have had out this way, spring is definitely in the air. When I open the back door every morning the first thing I smell is sweet succulent jasmine starting to bloom. I love the dewy fragrant smell and always wish I could bottle it up and bring it in. At our old apartment we had planted four big bushes of lavender and that is what we smelled mixed in with intoxicating jasmine. I love lavender as it takes me to a far away place …. this dreamy little farm house in the middle of France. There are a few chickens, a couple goats and yes, Jacqueline, a pig. As well there are fields upon fields of lavender. When we open the doors in the morning to enjoy the sunshine on our feet while making coffee the lavender wraps it sweet arms around us. This is spring!
For this months’ Mac Attack Challenge 5 (can you believe it has been 5), we are participating in “World Macaron Day, which is March 20. The lovely duo Jamie and Deeba challenged us to put a little bit of spring into our macarons. I decided to make a soft but sweet lavender macaron with a vanilla bean buttercream. I was very pleased with this round as every one of the macarons came out perfect. Beautiful little feet, perfectly round, slightly crunchy but still a little chewy – perfect! I am so pleased with myself as I feel I have finally, after 3 years of making these petite bisous, I have done it! I have Jamie and Deeba to thank for pushing me beyond the comfort zone and to keep with it! Be sure to check out all the lovely spring time macarons over at the MacTweet site.
Recipe: Lavender Macarons with Vanilla Bean Buttercream
I used my basic macaron recipe but I added a couple drops of violet colored paste. As well before drying the macarons I sprinkled a touch of culinary lavender. I filled them with a buttery vanilla bean buttercream – simply leave out the bergamont and add the beans from one vanilla bean pod. This macaron is definitely all about spring time.
oh these look simply divine! just love those happy feet!
these are beautiful and no doubt taste wonderful
Thanks a ton for baking macarons with u despite having such a busy schedule. They are utterly gorgeous, and I love how perfect and ‘Spring-like’ they are. The ones in the flowerpot are precious!
Your macs really are perfect! So cute in the flower pot!
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Oh Yum! What a great job and I love the choice of lavender and vanilla bean! WTG!
Spring indeed! Lovely prose and bee-yoo-tee-full macarons in a pot!
Oh Denise, these are simply gorgeous! If we are responsible for pushing you to achieve perfect, perfect macarons then I am one very proud mama indeed! Beautiful! And love the lavendar and vanilla. Stunning!
Love these! They really do scream Spring and I love the styling as well.
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I mentioned it quickly on twitter, but I’ll say it again: amazing! Love the color of these, the sharp photos, and the styling. I have tried (and tried, and tried) to make perfect macs…and am still trying
So I admire you for taking these on. I know they’re not easy!
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GORGEOUS! Definitely springy! I’m so glad you stuck with it too–victory is sweet, and in your case, STUNNING! Now if only I could stop by and help you eat a couple…
I did the exact same flavor! You’re are much prettier than mine though.
Simply beautiful! What else can I say? Perfect for Sping. Makes me want to have a “Ladies Tea Party.”
Great job on the macs! They are so pretty and I love the pops!
These are SO going on my Easter brunch menu. YUM!
Huh… I thought I commented on these but it must have been on Twitter. Sorry. Jut making my way through the roundup now and these caught my eye again. Such a beautiful rich colour and as Megan said, lovely styling… I am in awe. Especially after this last round of MacTweets when it just was NOT working out for me… I guess third time UNlucky in my case. Anyway, you are a constant source of inspiration and these are just that. Inspiring.
So cute! Love that they are on sticks. Pity they aren’t pink
I absolutely LOVE your presentation! Beautiful petite flowers! They look delicious!
gorgeous!!! I’m so envious of your beauties,
I just made my first attempt in macarons and failed completely…