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Lemon Macarons

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By: Shinee Published: 4/08/2022Updated: 4/08/2022

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These lemon macarons are perfect balance of sweet and sour. Bursting with zesty flavor, these macarons are incredibly fun to make!

Lemon macarons arranged on a white serving platter.

I bought this wavy serving dish at a local thrift shop years ago, but here’s a similar dish on Amazon.

Table of Contents

  • Why you’ll love this recipe:
  • Key Ingredients:
  • How to make this recipe:
  • Macaron Tips for Success:
  • Make-Ahead Tips:
  • Storing Tips:
  • FAQs:
  • Video:
  • Lemon French Macarons

Why you’ll love this recipe:

Master your basic macaron skills with my easy macaron recipe. Then experiment with this recipe for lemon macarons. It’s a perfect way to step into the world of flavored shells.

You’ll love these lemon macarons, because they are…

  • pleasantly chewy with a soft, creamy filling
  • beautiful and impressive treats for celebrations
  • way more affordable than store-bought
  • and perfect make-ahead treats!

All you need is a solid recipe and a bit of practice to master these dainty treats!

Lemon macarons filled with ruffled buttercream.

Key Ingredients:

Measure the macaron ingredients in grams with a kitchen scale. This intentional step leaves no wiggle room for error, maximizing your success!

Ingredients in individual bowls for macaron shells and buttercream.

For the macaron shells:

  • Almond flour – Use high-quality fine almond flour, preferably freshly opened package. Old almond flour tend to be oily, causing issues like, thin wrinkly shells. Also, if it smells rancid instead of nutty, toss it and buy a new bag.
  • Powdered sugar is another crucial ingredient. And I highly recommend store-bought one, as they have cornstarch mixed in.
  • Egg whites – You don’t need to age egg whites for making macarons. Both freshly cracked egg whites and carton egg whites work perfectly fine.
  • Cream of tartar – The dry acid is totally optional, but it helps to stabilize your meringue. Stable meringue is the foundation of beautiful macarons. If you don’t have cream of tartar, simply omit it.
  • Granulated sugar – Super fine sugar quickly dissolves into the egg whites to create a thick and silky foam. The sugar stabilizes the tiny air bubbles for a sturdy meringue.
  • Lemon zest & juice – I highly recommend using a whole lemon.

For the lemon buttercream:

  • Unsalted butter – Room temperature buttercream is crucial for fluffy texture!
  • Powdered sugar – Thickens and sweetens the buttercream! Powdered sugar is finer than white sugar for a smooth and silky frosting.
  • Salt is the secret to well balanced flavor!

How to make this recipe:

Follow this lemon macaron recipe exactly for perfect macarons! Resist the urge to skip steps or substitute ingredients.

1. Make the meringue

Beautiful macarons start with a sturdy meringue!

  1. Slowly whisk the egg whites until foamy and stir in salt and cream of tartar.
  2. Then slowly add granulated sugar, a tablespoon at a time, while whisking the meringue until it reaches soft peaks.
  3. Add lemon juice and yellow food coloring and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Check the meringue. You want to see a nice defined ridges as pictured below. Add lemon zest and beat for about 30 seconds to incorporate it.
Step by step photos of mixing meringue.

Tip

Adding lemon zest too early on may deflate your meringue due its oil content. Be sure to add it after the stiff peaks form!

2. Make the macaron batter

  1. Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar 3 times. Third time, you may sift it directly into the meringue.
  2. Then using a large silicone spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the meringue. Run your spatula down the side of the bowl to the bottom, and then cut through the center of the batter. You don’t have to be too gently, but also don’t rush through the process.
  3. When the batter flows of the spatula, start testing the batter. Scoop some batter with your spatula and slowly drop it back into the bowl into a ribbon.
  4. Slightly tilt the bowl and observe the batter that you just dropped. If the edges of the ribbon dissolve into the rest of the batter within ten seconds, the batter is ready!
Step by step images of mixing yellow macaron batter.

Tip

My “10-Second Test” for macaron batter consistency:

  • Scoop some batter with your spatula.
  • Slowly drop it back into the bowl into a ribbon.
  • Then slightly tilt the bowl and observe the batter that you just dropped.
  • If the edges of the ribbon dissolve into the rest of the batter within ten seconds, the batter is ready!

3. Shape and bake the macarons

  1. Transfer the batter into a large piping bag with a round tip. ( I prefer Wilton 2A tip.)
  2. Pipe the macarons onto parchment-lined baking sheet about an inch apart. Hold the piping bag straight at 90°. Then gently squeeze the batter from the top until the batter spreads into a 1.5-inch circle. (TIP: Download my FREE macaron template.)
  3. Once all the batter is piped, tap the sheet pans onto the counter to remove any air bubbles. Use a toothpick to pop any bigger bubbles. This will give you beautiful, smooth tops! Let the macarons rest and form a thin skin on top.
  4. Bake the macarons at 300°F (conventional, top and bottom heat) for about 18 minutes, one sheet at a time.
  5. Let the macarons cool completely on the baking sheet before peeling them off the parchment paper.
Step by step images of piping macaron shells.

4. Make lemon buttercream:

While the lemon French macarons bake and cool, make the lemon buttercream.

  1. In a bowl with the whisk attachment, beat the butter until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until well combined. Transfer the buttercream into a pastry bag.

5. Fill and mature the macarons:

  1. Once the macaron shells are completely cooled, carefully peel them off the parchment paper and pair the shells by size.
  2. Pipe a dollop of buttercream on one shell and place the second shell on top. Gently squeeze so the filling reaches the edges.
  3. Arrange the filled macarons in an airtight container and refrigerate for 24 hour to mature.
  4. Once macarons are matured, bring it to room temperature for about 30 minutes and enjoy!
Piping a dollop of buttercream on macaron halves.

Macaron Tips for Success:

  • Be sure to use gel food coloring, excess liquid can mess up the meringue!
  • Don’t over-mix the macaron batter. Over-mixed batter is runny and shells won’t hold its shape. Check the consistency often!
  • French macarons taste the best 1-2 days after making them. This process is also called maturing.
  • For more macaron tips, check out my Macaron Masterclass page.
Yellow macaron shells on a white baking mat.

Make-Ahead Tips:

Since macarons taste better on day two, making them ahead is preferred. You can store them ready-to-eat or ready-to-fill.

  • Refrigerate the filled macarons for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
  • You can freeze filled macarons for up to 3-6 months. (3 months tops, if you’re selling macarons. And if you’re consuming yourself, you can freeze for up to 6 months.)
  • You can also freeze plain shells and fill them later, as needed. Lemon pairs well with vanilla, blueberry, and pistachio buttercream.

Storing Tips:

  • Store the filled macarons in a dry, airtight container. If there’s any moisture, it will transfer to the macarons and make them soggy.
  • Remove the macarons from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Macarons are best at room temperature!
  • Don’t store these delicate cookies in bags. They are more likely to crack or break this way.
Lemon macarons arranged on a white cake stand.

FAQs:

Why don’t my macarons have feet?

There are several potential causes for macarons not developing feet. For example, excess moisture in the batter, weak meringue, humid environment, shells weren’t rested long enough, or low oven temperature. Check out my macaron troubleshooting guide on how to fix this issue.

Why did my macarons crack?

If your lemon macarons crack on top, you may need to check your oven temperature. If your oven runs hot, or if it has hot spots, it could cause cracking. Read my troubleshooting steps for cracked macarons.

If you loved these lemon macarons, try these delicious pistachio, s’mores, red velvet, and cotton candy macarons!

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Lemon macarons arranged on a white serving platter.

Lemon French Macarons

These lemon macarons are perfect balance of sweet and sour. Bursting with zesty flavor, these macarons are incredibly fun to make!
4.36 from 34 votes
serves: 20 servings
Prep: 1 hour
Cook: 20 minutes
Total : 1 hour 20 minutes
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Ingredients

For macaron shells:

  • 100 g super fine almond flour Note 1
  • 75 g powdered sugar Note 2
  • 70 g (1/3 cup) egg whites at room temperature Note 3
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar optional Note 4
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 75 g super fine granulated sugar Note 5
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice Note 6
  • Yellow gel food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

For lemon buttercream:

  • 80 g unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 130 g powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Helpful Equipment:

  • Pastry bag with Wilton Extra Large Round Tip #1
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

To make macaron shells:

  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, or teflon sheet, or silicone mat. (TIP 1: For even air circulation, flip the baking sheets upside down.)
  • To prepare dry ingredients, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar twice. Note: If you have up to 2 tablespoons of chunky dry ingredients left in the sifter, you don't have to replace it. Simply discard those chunky bits.
  • To make meringue, in a clean mixing bowl with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium low speed until foamy. (I set it to speed 2 or 4 on my KitchenAid stand mixer.)
  • When egg whites are foamy, add cream of tartar and salt and continue to whisk.
  • Then slowly add sugar one tablespoon at a time, while mixer is still running. Allow the sugar to dissolve after each addition.
  • When the meringue reaches soft peaks, add lemon juice and a few drops of yellow gel food coloring.
  • Continue beating the egg whites on the same medium low speed until hard peaks form. Visual cues: Meringue should ball up inside the whisk, and when you lift the whisk, the meringue should hold a pointy end and have sharp ribs. (See pictures above or watch this meringue video for more information.)
  • Once meringue reaches hard peaks, add lemon zest and whip for another 30 seconds or so.
  • To make batter, sift almond flour mixture into the meringue. Using a silicone spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the meringue until fully incorporated. Then continue to fold the batter until it’s runny enough to draw a figure eight. To test, take a small amount of batter and drop it into the bowl. If the small peaks dissolve into the batter on its own in about 10 seconds, the batter is ready. If not, fold couple more times and test again. Be careful not to over-fold the batter. (TIP: Making french macarons is all about the technique. This is one of the most crucial step. Let me try to describe the folding motion as best as I can: run the spatula clockwise from the bottom, up around the sides and cut the batter in half. If you’re beginner macaron-baker, I suggest to count every fold. It takes roughly about 50 folds to reach the proper consistency. After 50 folds, start testing the batter, and continue testing after every couple folds.)
  • To pipe macaron shells, transfer the batter into a pastry bag, fitted with a round tip. (I used this Wilton 2A tip.)
  • Hold the pastry bag at straight 90° angle and pipe about 1.5-inch rounds about an inch apart on prepared baking sheets. (TIP 2: Download my free macaron template. Simply pipe the batter to fill inner circle.)
  • Tap the baking sheets firmly on the counter (or using your hand) a few times to get rid of any air bubbles. You can also use a toothpick to burst some large air bubbles. This step ensures smooth tops.
  • Let the macarons sit out on the counter for at least 15-30 minutes, maybe up to couple hours, depending on humidity. When you lightly touch the macarons and the batter does not stick to your finger, then it’s ready to go into the oven.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Note: I don't use convection settings. I set my oven to heat from top and bottom.
  • To bake, working one baking sheet at a time, place one tray with macarons on the middle rack. (TIP: To prevent browning, place an empty baking sheet on top rack to shield the heat.) Bake for about 15-18 minutes. It’ll take longer for larger macarons. To test for doneness, touch a macaron lightly and try to move it. If it slides and wobbles, bake a minute or so longer. The cooked macarons should be firm to touch and the base shouldn’t move. (TIP: It’s always better to slightly over-bake macarons than under-bake them!)
  • Cool macarons complete and then remove the shells from the parchment paper. (TIP: Don't remove the shells while warm, you may risk breaking the shells, or the bottom might get stuck to the baking surface.)

To make lemon buttercream:

  • In a mixing bowl with a whisk attachment, beat the butter until fluffy. Then add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt and beat until well combined.
  • Transfer the buttercream into a pastry bag fitted with either round tip (Wilton 10) or star tip (Ateco 869).

To assemble macarons:

  • Pair the cooled macaron shells by size and arrange them on a wire rack. Line them up so that bottom shells are upside down.
  • Pipe a dollop of filling on bottom shells. Place the top shell over the filling and press lightly so the filling spreads till the edges.
  • Store the filled macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 24 hours to mature, which allows the filling to soften and flavor the shells.
  • To serve, bring the macarons out about 30 minutes prior to serving.
  • Store the macarons in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 6 month.

Tips & Notes:

Note 1: It’s best to use super fine almond flour to ensure smooth tops. Weigh the ingredients before sifting.
Note 2: I don’t recommend making your own powdered sugar, because commercial powdered sugar has cornstarch in it. And it helps with texture of the cookies.
Note 3: I’ve had success with carton egg whites (Bob Evans brand, #notsponsored). You’ll need 1/3 cup of egg whites.
Note 4: Cream of tartar is optional and can be omitted. However, it helps to stabilize egg whites and create sturdier meringue. It’s just an extra insurance!
Note 5: It’s important to use fine granulated sugar for meringue, as it dissolves quicker. You can also use caster sugar, aka baker’s sugar.
Note 6: I highly recommend freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Note 7: You can easily double this macaron recipe.
GOT MACARON TROUBLE? Check out my macaron troubleshooting guide.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates: 15g (5%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 6g (9%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 9mg (3%) Sodium: 50mg (2%) Potassium: 14mg Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 14g (16%) Vitamin A: 100IU (2%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 12mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:French
Lemon macarons arranged on a white serving platter.
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This recipe was originally published on May 5th, 2014.

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  1. Kyla says

    Posted on 28 April 2022 at 4:52 pm

    5 stars
    New to making macarons. I’ve used your plain macaron recipe with success but today I tried this recipe and they all cracked! However, the batter consistency seemed on point. Could I have baked them prematurely before that were ready? I’m in FL so I’m also wondering if humidity was the issue? Regardless, they tasted amazing! 😂

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 9 May 2022 at 3:15 pm

      Hi, Kyla. Bummer that they all cracked. Yeah, humidity definitely can cause cracking issue.

      Reply
  2. Michele says

    Posted on 10 April 2022 at 5:38 am

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to try your recipe. I love the presentation. Where can I get the stand you display your macarons on?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 10 April 2022 at 9:16 pm

      Hi, Michele. I bought mine at a local thrift store years ago. But here’s a similar dish on Amazon.

      Reply
  3. Susan says

    Posted on 13 November 2021 at 12:20 pm

    Love the buttercream recipe. Normally hate making it cuz it always turns out bad. But loved this, the heavy cream really made it better.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 19 November 2021 at 9:39 pm

      Thanks, Susan, for your feedback!

      Reply
  4. Rebecca says

    Posted on 2 September 2021 at 6:57 pm

    Recipe says 100gr powder sugar, but video said 75gr. Which is it?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 2 September 2021 at 8:39 pm

      Hi, Rebecca. So, couple of years ago I updated my base recipe and I simply haven’t updated this one. This lemon macaron recipe is my original recipe which calls for 100g powdered sugar for dry ingredients, and 50g granulated sugar for meringue. And this ratio works just fine. However, my updated recipe calls for 75g of powdered sugar for dry ingredients and 75g of granulated sugar for meringue. And the reason for this is that increasing sugar for meringue helps to create more stable meringue. Hope that makes sense. You can following this recipe as is, or use my updated base recipe and just add lemon juice and zest.

      Reply
  5. Audrey says

    Posted on 20 July 2021 at 10:28 am

    I’ve made your recipe twice now with the second time much improved after making notes of where I went wrong. I too had to adjust mixer speeds due to my weaker Kitchenaid mixer. The shells came out smooth and with feet! My only issue is that they don’t seem to have height. Could this be my piping skills (which I’m new at) or is there something else I could do?

    Reply
  6. Kim says

    Posted on 23 May 2021 at 7:47 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for the recipe and all the descriptive ways of explaining how things should look (“sharp edges” for the eggs” or the figure 8 for the batter). I had success with your recipe! They only adjustments I had make for this first batch was to beat at a higher level. My kitchenaid delux 5 edition will not whisk 2 egg whites well, the whisk doesn’t reach the bottom perfectly enough. I had to go to 4, then 6 and finally 8 to get a “sharp merengue”. Also, I had to mix a lot more that I thought, more likely 60-70 folds to get the right consistency. At least now I know what I’m looking for!
    I tapped the pan underneath like you do in videos, and popped any tiny bubbles I could see. Finally I think letting them sit for 1 hour was the key to my previous failures. Thank you again!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 27 May 2021 at 11:04 pm

      Hi, Kim! I’m so happy my recipe worked for you and my style of explaining was helpful!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! And I agree, every mixer is different, I just learned it myself recently when I got another KitchenAid stand mixer (smaller model), which is way less powerful than my KA Artisan mixer.

      Reply
  7. Zoe says

    Posted on 5 April 2021 at 7:26 pm

    5 stars
    I have tried a few macaron recipes without success until I found this one. This recipe gives me the best results. I am at 7200 feet and reduced sugar from 50g to 40g, and the macarons turned out almost perfect (a few hollow shells while 90% of them are fine, so I am not sure what happened). If you are at high altitude, I suggest giving this recipe a try.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 9 April 2021 at 9:55 pm

      Woohoo, so happy to read your comment, Zoe. Thank you for sharing your feedback and experience with baking at high altitude! Super helpful!

      Reply
  8. Sophia says

    Posted on 1 January 2021 at 9:08 pm

    3 stars
    I have made these twice now and each time they have turned out like blobs and I’ve made other macaron recipes and have gotten feet and a smooth shell top but not with this recipe. Gave it a three because they still taste good.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 2 January 2021 at 2:47 pm

      Hi, Sophia. Thank you for your comment. My biggest advice when it comes to macarons is to stick to the recipe that works for you! From there you can make small adjustments to add flavoring. So many things affect macarons, from your oven to climate, and it’s gold if you have found the recipe that works for your environment.

      Reply
  9. Violet says

    Posted on 11 December 2020 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    ..my goodness, your technique is absolutely amazing!!
    I am planning on baking macarons..tomorrow!
    the raspberry recipe, my freeze dried raspberry powder just arrived!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 December 2020 at 10:31 pm

      Yay, so excited for you!! Glad you found my recipe helpful.

      Reply
  10. Kamal says

    Posted on 8 December 2020 at 7:57 pm

    5 stars
    I made these for the first time ever. My shells look super glossy…as if there is butter on top..any idea why? They taste yummy..I like the tangy and the sweet combination.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 10 December 2020 at 10:57 am

      Hi, Kamal. So happy you loved the flavor. I’m not sure why the shells were glossy. Were they soft and wrinkly too? Or just crisp, smooth and glossy?

      Reply
  11. Lee says

    Posted on 10 November 2020 at 3:25 am

    Hi there, the recipe says 100g powdered sugar, and the method says to sift the powdered sugar with the almond flour. A further step says to add the sugar to the egg whites for the meringue? It isn’t clear how much needs to be added to either? Can you please advise?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 10 November 2020 at 2:17 pm

      Hi, Lee. The recipe calls for 2 kinds of sugar: powdered sugar and regular sugar. Powdered sugar is mixed with almond flour, and regular sugar is for meringue.

      Reply
  12. Natalie says

    Posted on 7 November 2020 at 2:09 pm

    Every time I have made these the tops crack all over, but not like air bubble. They look like they have psoriasis. What am I doing wrong?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 8 November 2020 at 10:03 pm

      Hi, Natalie. Do they have soft wrinkly shells? If so, it’s an indication of excess moisture. If you’re in humid climate, I suggest trying it without lemon juice and only add lemon zest.

      Reply
  13. Cindy Liles says

    Posted on 8 September 2020 at 2:38 pm

    Where can I purchase the template mat that has the cross-hair in the middle? Wonderful video! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 8 September 2020 at 6:58 pm

      Hi, Cindy. So glad you found my video helpful. Do you mean the silicone mat with the template? If so, this is the one.

      Reply
  14. Victoria Randle says

    Posted on 2 September 2020 at 2:42 pm

    Hey there I would like to know what is the quantity amount for this recipe. How many macaroons does this make?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 3 September 2020 at 10:13 pm

      Hi, Victoria. Thank you for your question. Sorry, it wasn’t available right away. This recipe makes about 20-25 filled macarons, or 40-50 shells, depending on the size.

      Reply
  15. Savannah says

    Posted on 1 May 2020 at 9:34 pm

    2 stars
    i’ve used other recipes before and i didn’t like this one. the shells aren’t as crinkly as they should be and the insides are more “cookie”-like. i made lemon curd for the filling instead of buttercream because the shells weren’t very lemony, so i wanted more tart lemon flavor. some of the shells also rose and cracked a little in the oven.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 2 May 2020 at 10:53 am

      Hi, Savannah. Bummer that my recipe didn’t work out for you, but I’m glad you’ve had success with other recipes. I’d suggest stick with those. And as for filling, my lemon buttercream is nice and zesty and adds plenty lemon flavor. But I love adding lemon curd in the middle too! Thank you so much for trying my recipe and for sharing your feedback.

      Reply
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