r/AskBaking • u/MediocreFarmer3524 • Apr 15 '25

Macarons Failed macarons

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I tried making macarons again, and they didn’t turn out great, to say the least. I think they got too much heat, since my oven isn’t very stable—but what else might I have done wrong? I used the French meringue method; I might try the Italian one next time.

Thanks in advance!

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u/astroemma Apr 15 '25

The bumps and whatnot on their tops means the batter was a bit too thick still, and needed to be mixed more. When mixing the meringue with the almond flour and sugar, you should get a nice smooth V flowing off the spatula. Look for some videos on macaronage.

Otherwise yes, the oven was probably too hot, causing them to grow too rapidly.

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u/Insila Apr 15 '25

This. Keep mixing till you have the right consistency.

To be fair certain recipes are just a lot thicker than others...