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    Home » Blog posts by Rosanna ETC » Desserts

    10 Best Fall Macaron Flavors To Make

    Published: Oct 31, 2022 by Rosanna Stevens · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

    A round up of my 10 best Fall macaron flavors to make in cooler weather! These Fall macaron recipes all deliver the perfect blend of flavors associated with Fall. Toasty Fall flavors like pumpkin spice, toffee, chocolate, hazelnut, figs, coffee, cinnamon, and gingerbread encased in beautiful French macaron shells and served next to a roaring fire as the leaves start to turn.

    What are Fall macarons?

    These Fall macaron recipes all have the same basic characteristics of a crunchy yet chewy macaron shell made from a paste made of nut flour, powdered sugar, and egg whites that is mixed carefully with meringue, baked in the oven, and then piped full of Fall macaron fillings. In some of these Fall macaron recipes, we flavor the shell itself too with spices too for extra intensity and color the macarons with food coloring to get the perfect Fall color palette.

    Fall macarons displayed on a table surrounded by pumpkins, nuts, pears and coffee beans.
    Jump to:
    • What are Fall macarons?
    • How to make homemade macarons
    • What are Fall flavors?
    • Why you should try these Fall macaron recipes
    • Best macaron flavors for Fall
    • 1. Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons
    • 2. Fig and Cardamom Macarons
    • 3. Ferrero Rocher Macarons
    • 4. Hazelnut Coffee Macarons
    • 5. Chocolate Cinnamon Macarons
    • 6. Festive Macarons With Cranberry and Goat Cheese
    • 7. Snickerdoodle Macarons With Cinnamon Sugar Pastry Cream Filling
    • 8. Chai Spiced Macarons
    • 9. Hoppy Citrus French Macarons
    • 10. Peppermint Chocolate Macarons

    How to make homemade macarons

    First things, first, if you've never made homemade macarons from scratch before, then be sure to check out my guide to making them perfectly every time. Macaron making is the perfect example of how baking is a science, and homemade macarons can be tricky to perfect but it is so satisfying once you crack it. Macarons can be made with French meringue, Italian meringue, or Swiss meringue and everyone has their own personal favorite. Personally, I use the Italian meringue method but these Fall macaron recipes will work with either.

    You will need a fair few bits of equipment to make your own Fall macarons including several mixing bowls, piping bags, and baking trays but if you get your ducks in a row first, you'll be well on your way.

    What are Fall flavors?

    The turning of the seasons and the Fall harvest bring a whole new flavor profile to the table, literally. Heavier, more intense tastes These are the Fall flavors to look out for:

    1. Spices: After the clean and fresh flavors of summer, think of all the Fall spices that bring warmth and depth to your baking like nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and star anise.
    2. Pumpkin: Pumpkin season is a whole vibe for bakers, I use it in so many of my Autumn recipes like this spiced pumpkin yogurt loaf cake with mascarpone cream cheese frosting.
    3. Apples and pears: Freshly harvested from the trees and ripe for eating, apples and pears work in both savory recipes and desserts like this foolproof Tarte Tatin.
    4. Cranberries: These sweet yet tart red berries come into season and play a huge part in both sweet and savory Christmas and Thanksgiving recipes. They work so well paired with Fall spices and I also love them with cheese and in cocktails like this Cranberry Fizz.
    5. Caramel or Toffee: Rich, silky and deep in flavor and color, caramel and toffee are favorite Fall flavors of mine and work so well as an ingredient in cooler climes.
    6. Coffee: The aroma of roasting coffee beans always evokes the feeling of colder weather, roaring fires, and leaves changing color. Playing with coffee flavors is a must for Fall, like this Panettone Tiramisu.
    7. Maple: Who doesn't love maple syrup? Sticky and sweet yet earthy and less cloying than honey, I love baking with maple syrup. If you do too, try this maple-glazed banana bread.
    8. Chocolate: I go off chocolate slightly in the summertime, so come Fall it's all I want to eat. Thick and creamy chocolate ganache goes with so many cakes and it is the most decadent Fall macaron filling, too.
    9. Gingerbread: If you love the warmth of gingerbread cookies or gingerbread houses, chances are you'll love these other Fall flavor ideas too.

    Why you should try these Fall macaron recipes

    1. They're seasonal: Using seasonal flavors will ALWAYS result in the best taste as the produce is the freshest.
    2. They're cute: Macarons are one of the daintiest, prettiest bits of French patisserie around and always look so gorgeous on the plate.
    3. They're Tasty: The light, crispy yet chewy macaron shell and the warm and earthy Fall flavors and spices work so well together and make the ideal sweet snack.
    Italian Macarons (with Italian meringue)
    A step by step guide to making homemade Italian macarons with Italian meringue.
    Read the full step by step guide
    Pink Italian macarons with cream filling on a blue surface.

    Best macaron flavors for Fall

    Try these 10 best Fall macaron flavors and let me know in the comments which is your favorite!

    1. Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

    Pumpkin season is here and what better way to celebrate than by making spiced pumpkin cheesecake macarons? These beautiful Fall macarons are a soft orange color with a delicious pumpkin cream filling made with pumpkin puree and mixed with crumbled digestive biscuits/Graham crackers to get that cheesecake base taste. The perfect macaron flavor for Fall.

    Pumpkin cheesecake fall macarons on their sides showing their filling.
    Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons
    Homemade macarons with a spiced pumpkin cheesecake filling, the perfect sweet treat with step by step instructions. One of my favourite fall macaron flavours!
    Continue reading and get the recipe
    Pumpkin cheesecake fall macarons on their sides showing their filling.

    2. Fig and Cardamom Macarons

    Figs are such a delicious fruit to eat in Fall and these fig and cardamom macarons have a macaron shell spiced with ground cardamom seeds which perfectly complement the sweet fig filling. As Fall macaron flavors go, you can't go far wrong.

    Fig and Cardamom fall macarons on a plate with fresh figs.
    Fig And Cardamom Macarons
    These sweet and fragrant fig and cardamom macarons make a beautiful and elegant treat.
    Continue reading and get the recipe
    Fig and cardamom macarons.

    3. Ferrero Rocher Macarons

    Chocolate and hazelnut are a flavor match made in heaven and these Ferrero Rocher macarons have that delicious deep nutty taste from using hazelnut flour in the macaron shells as well as the traditional almond flour. Then a smooth hazelnut chocolate ganache with added Nutella gives the perfect smooth rich chocolatey filling. You won't regret making these!

    A gold foil wrapper with a fall macaron inside it.
    Ferrero Rocher Macarons
    Inspired by delicious Ferrero Rocher chocolates, these Ferrero Rocher macarons are made with hazelnut flour, coated in chocolate and filled with a gooey chocolate hazelnut filling.
    Continue reading and get the recipe
    Ferrero Rocher macarons in a tray with Ferrero Rocher chocolates.

    4. Hazelnut Coffee Macarons

    For me, the rich aroma of roasting coffee beans will always evoke Fall. These hazelnut coffee macarons are made with hazelnut flour and a pinch of ground espresso powder in the shell, and then a deliciously intense coffee cream filling. The sweetness of the shell perfectly balances out the slight bitterness in the coffee cream and the result is a deeply satisfying macaron flavor. Out of all the Fall macaron flavors I make, this is my personal favorite.

    Hazelnut coffee macarons on a bed of coffee beans.
    Hazelnut Coffee Macarons
    Delicious hazelnut coffee macarons made with ground hazelnuts and a smooth coffee cream filling. The slight bitterness of the coffee cream pairs perfectly with the sweet hazelnut macaron shells and makes the ideal sweet treat or petit four.
    Continue reading and get the recipe
    Hazelnut coffee macarons on a bed of coffee beans.

    5. Chocolate Cinnamon Macarons

    Ah, cinnamon. That fragrant spice works so well with chocolate and these chocolate cinnamon macarons have a slight feeling of biting into a churro with their smooth spiced chocolate ganache filling. A perfectly festive Fall macaron flavor.

    Chocolate cinnamon fall macarons on a table.
    Chocolate cinnamon macarons
    Sweet and fragrant winter macarons for Christmas or thanksgiving with a rich chocolate ganache filling spiced with cinnamon.
    Continue reading and get the recipe

    6. Festive Macarons With Cranberry and Goat Cheese

    These savory macarons might seem like a bit of a curveball, but they work! Creamy whipped goat cheese is layered with cranberry jelly and contrasts perfectly with the sweet macaron shells. A great Fall appetizer option, guests will be surpised by the savory twist!

    Savoury macarons with a goat cheese and cranberry filling on a wooden chopping board surrounded by fairy lights and a sparkly Christmas wreath.
    Festive macarons with goat cheese and cranberry
    A sweet and savory macaron recipe with cranberry jelly and creamy whipped goat cheese filling.
    Continue reading and get the recipe
    Savoury macarons with a goat cheese and cranberry filling on a wooden chopping board surrounded by fairy lights and a sparkly Christmas wreath.

    7. Snickerdoodle Macarons With Cinnamon Sugar Pastry Cream Filling

    A snickerdoodle is a vanilla and cinnamon cookie, and the cinnamon spice flavor in these snickerdoodle macarons makes them so moreish, especially with the cinnamon sugar pastry cream filling. Another great macaron flavor for Fall!

    Snickerdoodle macarons on a table with cinnamon sticks.
    Snickerdoodle Macarons with Cinnamon Sugar Pastry Cream
    These Snickerdoodle French Macarons have a vanilla cinnamon shell with a cinnamon sugar filling.
    Continue reading and get the recipe
    Snickerdoodle macarons on a table with cinnamon sticks.

    8. Chai Spiced Macarons

    The brown butter chai spiced buttercream filling is what makes these Chai spiced macarons so addictive. If you're a chai lover like me, you won't be able to get enough and the tingly warmth of Fall spices like cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and All Spice work so perfectly with the buttercream filling. If you're looking for Chai recipes this is a great Fall macaron flavor to make.

    Several chai spice macarons with star anise and cinnamon on a surface.
    Chai Spiced Macarons
    These chai macarons have lightly spiced macaron shells and are filled with a fluffy brown butter chai spiced buttercream! With all the warming spices, they're the perfect wintery macaron.
    Continue reading and get the recipe
    Several chai spice macarons with star anise and cinnamon on a surface.

    9. Hoppy Citrus French Macarons

    I had never considered baking with hops, but these hoppy citrus French macarons are like the Fall harvest bundled up into a Fall macaron cookie. The slight bitterness works perfectly with the sweet macaron shell and the citrusy notes really shine through.

    Green hoppy citrus fall macarons on a serving plate.
    Hoppy Citrus French Macaron Recipe
    These Hoppy Citrus French Macarons may look traditional, but the bright burst of flavour from the hops is anything BUT traditional!
    Continue reading and get the recipe
    Green hoppy citrus fall macarons on a serving plate.

    10. Peppermint Chocolate Macarons

    Bright and festive looking Fall macarons with a chocolate peppermint filling, perfect to serve after a Fall dinner party as a petit four. The red is such a color pop and I love the crumbled bits of peppermint candy cane in the chocolate ganache filling. Delicious!

    Peppermint macarons for Fall.
    Peppermint Chocolate Macarons
    Classic French Macarons are festively flavored with chocolate and peppermint.
    Continue reading and get the recipe
    Peppermint macarons for Fall.

    I hope you've found some Fall macaron flavors to try baking yourself at home - if you try any of these please let me know! I love it when readers try my ideas and leave me a comment or tag me in photos on Instagram. Macarons are the most photogenic treat around in my opinion, so defintiely worth a snap. Enjoy!

    Try some of my other Fall recipes:

    • Red lentil, coconut and sweet potato dahl.
      Red Lentil & Sweet Potato Dahl With Coconut Milk
    • The village of Gorde in Provence, at sunset.
      Diaries: My Summer As A Private Chef In Provence
    • Cast iron skillet turkey and ham pot pie.
      Cast Iron Skillet Turkey And Ham Pot Pie
    • Eggplant masala
      Spiced Eggplant Masala

    More Desserts

    • A bowl of chocolate truffle profiteroles.
      Classic Profiteroles With Chocolate Truffle Filling
    • Pistachio, white chocolate and macadamia nut cookies.
      Pistachio, White Chocolate & Macadamia Nut Cookies
    • Snowman macarons.
      Snowman Macarons With Cinnamon Buttercream Filling
    • Sweet shortcrust pastry cookies
      Sweet Shortcrust Pastry Cookies With Cinnamon & Orange

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    1. Judith says

      October 31, 2022 at 7:41 pm

      It’s going to be difficult choosing which type to try first! They all look so delicious.

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    2. Lizzie says

      November 01, 2022 at 11:20 am

      Oh wow these all sound amazing but my favourite would probably be fig and Cardamom as I love those flavours together!

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    3. Christina says

      November 02, 2022 at 2:59 pm

      My father grows fresh figs in a grove in his yard. So, I personally love the fig & cardamom flavors together, something I never thought of for fall! Thanks for the ideas.

      Reply

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