Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of pulverized sugar
- a pound of almonds
- a tablespoon of essence of lemon
- 3 eggs
Directions
Pour boiling water on half a pound of almonds ; take skins off and throw into cold water for a few moments ; then take out and pound to a smooth paste, adding a tablespoon of essence of lemon. Add 1 pound of pulverized sugar and whites of 3 eggs and work the paste well together with back of spoon. Dip the hands in water and roll mixture into balls the size of a nutmeg and lay on buttered paper an inch apart. When done dip the hands in water and pass over the macaroons gently, making the surface smooth and shining. Set in cool oven ^ hour. If this recipe is strictly followed the macaroons will be found equal to anv made bv professional confectioners.
Mrs. L. S. W.