Strawberry Jam Macaron Filling Recipe
This Strawberry Jam Macaron Filling recipe creates a sweet, tangy, and perfectly textured jam ideal for filling delicate macarons. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, apple juice, and lemon juice, the jam is cooked to a thick consistency and cooled to enhance its flavor. The filling pairs beautifully inside a ring of buttercream or ganache, resulting in a delightful, fruity macaron treat that matures and softens in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups hulled and roughly chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the Ingredients: Combine strawberries, granulated sugar, apple juice, and lemon juice in a medium-sized saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and blend the flavors.
- Simmer to Thicken: Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the fruit mixture thickens into a jam. Test thickness by dropping a small amount onto a chilled plate; if it stiffens without running, proceed to next step.
- Cool the Jam: Transfer the cooked jam to a small bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour until fully cooled, allowing the flavors to meld and the jam to set properly for use as macaron filling.
- Fill the Macarons: Use about ½ teaspoon (4-5 grams) of the strawberry jam to fill each macaron, placing it inside a ring of buttercream or ganache to create a delightful sandwich.
- Mature the Filled Macarons: Refrigerate the filled macarons for 2 to 3 hours to mature. This step slightly softens the macarons and deepens the flavor as filling and shells harmonize.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen strawberries; if using frozen, thaw before cooking for best results.
- Apple juice adds sweetness and liquid to help dissolve sugar, but orange juice can be substituted for a different flavor profile.
- Test jam thickness on a chilled plate to ensure proper consistency for macaron filling.
- Letting filled macarons mature in the fridge enhances texture and flavor balance.
- Keep the jam refrigerated and use within one week for freshness.
