What is a Macaron?
A macaron or French macaroon is a sweet meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond meal, and often food coloring.
Where Can I Buy Macarons In South Africa?
Aimee Lloyd Macarons
Address: 34 5th St, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
Areas served: Gauteng
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 82 391 5951
Nicole’s Macarons Bakery
Address: 314 Domkrag St, Waltloo, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 3:30 pm
Phone: +27 12 349 1192
Nicole’s Macaroons Menlyn Maine
Address: 180 Amarand Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 0063, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 12 942 8031
The Macaron Boutique
Address: Groenvlei Guest Farm, Bottelary Rd, M23, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 21 903 6277
Why are macarons so expensive to buy?
Macaron Ingredients Are Expensive
Unlike most bakery treats, macarons are not made with all-purpose wheat flour, which even a home cook can pick up at the supermarket for less than 50 cents a pound. Instead, they’re made with almond flour, which costs more than nine times as much—and that’s at Costco.
How long do macarons last?
Macarons last for 7 days at ambient temperature and for up to 7 weeks in the fridge, so they do have quite a good shelf life.
However, when storing them at ambient temperature, it is probably best to keep them in an airtight plastic container, to keep as much air out as possible so that they don’t dry out.
Are macarons healthy?
Macarons can help you stay within your recommended daily calorie intake if they’re eaten in moderation.
A single macaron may contain less than 90 calories, and snacking on only a couple of these treats at a time shouldn’t add to your waistline.