THE TRUE ORIGIN OF
FRENCH MACARONS
The colourful, pillowy and delicate, most loved macarons are one of
the most treasured desserts in the whole world! These
meringue-based sweets may now be a near art form – just visit
Ladurée or Pierre Hermé pâtisseries in Paris – but
they were not always so glamorous.
Ever wondered how the macaron came to be? Read on to find
out.
France is where the confection became popular. The
first written macaron recipe appeared in France in the 17th century,
with a number of versions emerging since. The macaron has endured a
never-ending process of reinvention and an unceasing emergence of new
flavours and colours. At the beginning of the 21st century,
confectioners started offering macarons with a difference in flavour
between filling and cookie. Recently, pastry chefs have been revamping
the traditional recipes using savoury inspirations (basil mint or Thai
curry, anyone?) 😍
Read more about the infamous macarons
here.