Observe Passover with Macaroons
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Celebrate Passover with Delicious Macaroons
For centuries, food has been central to springtime festivals across various faiths. For Jews, Passover, or Pesach, is a significant spring celebration that honors their liberation from Egypt.
The Tradition of Passover
One of the ten plagues, according to the Book of Exodus, involved the death of each family's firstborn son. However, Jewish families who followed Moses’ instructions?"sacrificing a lamb, marking doorframes with its blood, and eating specific foods?"were spared.
Today, Passover is observed with a Seder, a ritualistic meal that includes symbolic foods. One such item is the beitzah, a roasted egg, representing life, burnt temple offerings, grief for the temple's destruction, and hope for salvation. Eggs, being neutral under Jewish dietary laws, are versatile and can accompany either milk or meat dishes during the meal.
Macaroons: A Sweet Passover Tradition
Macaroons, a classic Passover treat, feature egg whites as their star ingredient. Simple to make, they’re perfect as gifts, especially for busy individuals. Present them in a patterned gift bag, colored plastic wrap, or a decorated tin for a delightful touch. Whether you’re Jewish or not, these comforting cookies are sure to sweeten any celebration.
What About the Yolks?
Don't let the yolks go to waste! Hard cook them and sprinkle over a salad for a sunny, protein-rich topping.
Cherry Macaroons Recipe
Yields: 3 1/2 to 4 dozen
Ingredients:
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher-for-Passover vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher-for-Passover almond extract
- 1 1/3 cups (3.5 oz.) flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped red glace cherries
- Additional cherry halves, optional
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites at high speed until foamy.
3. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until sugar dissolves and meringue is glossy with soft peaks.
4. Beat in vanilla and almond extract.
5. Combine coconut and cherries separately, then fold gently into the egg whites.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of mixture onto greased or lined baking sheets. Optionally, top each with a cherry half.
7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until lightly browned.
8. Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition (per serving of 1/48 recipe without cherry garnish):
- 26 calories
- 1 g total fat
- 0 mg cholesterol
- 4 mg sodium
- 13 mg potassium
- 5 g carbohydrate
- 0 g protein
Enjoy the sweetness of tradition with these delightful Passover macaroons!
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