Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
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
- one pound of pulverized sugar
- three eggs
- nutmeg
Directions
Miss L. S. W. Pour boiling water on half a pound almonds, take skins off and throw into cold water for a few moments, then take out and pound, (adding a tablespoon essence lemon) to a smooth paste, add one pound of pulverized sugar and whites of three 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 gently over the mac- aroons, making the surface smooth and shining ; set in a cool oven three-quarters of an hour. If this recipe is strictly followed, the macaroons will be found equal to any made by, professed confectioners.