This bakery is charging $3 per macaron… Is this texture normal?
This bakery is charging $3 per macaron… Is this texture normal?
by Lvl100Magikarp
32 Comments
KittikatB
That texture doesn’t look right to me. It looks like they haven’t used finely ground almonds, or they haven’t sifted the dry ingredients enough. They look like my first effort at macarons, and those were the mistakes I made.
$3 is cheap for a macaron where I live, so I’d probably try one. I wouldn’t pay more than that, though.
Iheartlotto
I make macarons, these don’t look as smooth as mine but like another poster, I’d try a few flavors for $3.
Homicidal-Lettuce
Not for shit macarons like that.
theonetruejay
Amateur baker here. (<year). I would chuck these in the bin.
ExpertRaccoon
Those are awfully… rustic
patrin11
Why do they look like drop biscuits
TheOneWhoCheeses
Looks like a case of not using/making finely ground almonds and not enough macronage. I don’t consider the former to be that big of a deal though.
They do look a bit small and cheap on the filling
Scarlet-Witch
As a hobbyist baker I see an epidemic of macaron shops selling sub-par macarons for premium prices. If I can bake a better macaron at home then it’s not worth the price they’re selling them for. I’ve experienced way more bad or meh macarons than good.
EFNich
Maybe they ground their own almonds? That’s the most charitable reason I can think of for this texture.
Various_Ad_6768
I would be embarrassed to sell those at all.
Pretty_Meet_432
I wouldn’t waste $3 on one of these
Edbrrr
Hell nah those look like shit
Conscious_Boat_9347
I’m not a professional baker by any means however, I’ve baked a lot of macarons throughout the years and I can say that’s not the usual look/texture of a macaron. If my macarons came out like that, I would not sell them and just give them away instead. It looks like the almond flour (if that’s what they’re using) wasn’t sifted and the macaronage process wasn’t done properly to reach the “ribbon” stage. There could be other factors too but typically thats not how they look
GlencoraPalliser
Are you sure they are French macarons? There is a Greek version, amygdalota, whose texture looks very much like this. They don’t taste exactly like macaroons but they are amazing nonetheless.
mollyrocker
I’m actually curious about the taste, maybe they are onto something new. Sometimes when things look worse, they taste better.
sarcastic_monkies
These look terrible and I would say so to the manager. I couldn’t imagine being proud enough to actually put them out.
siomaingohiong
A bakery near where I am calls them Ugly Macarons. Intentional or their way of lowering our expectations, I don’t know.
ThiccChickenThigh
They better taste incredible
kaoest
Some still have the peaks from piping 😬
autumnlover1515
I havent seen them like this before
Wikadood
Wouldn’t buy those for that price. They sell frozen ones here for about .75¢ each
GreenLiving2864
lol NO
Altruistic-Cod-8451
If they are vegan maybe. If they are not they look bad. Where I am currently I can get perfect looking macarons for like 1.5 USD.
nejnonein
I would have to buy one to see if the taste makes the price reasonable. Some of the best things I’ve eaten looked awful…
Haunting-Corner8768
Nope. Don’t bother wasting your money. $3 for a macaron with the texture of a country road? You can do better.
Obvious-Display-6139
No it’s not. Traditional French macarons usually involve an entire series of steps to prevent the bumpy texture, and get a beautiful smooth finish. They are cutting corners yet still want to charge for it.
ICookWithFire
Yikes, being ripped off.
surpriserockattack
I’ve seen better, although admittedly kinda broken, for one dollar. Haven’t tried them though. I’m just talking about the appearance of the texture
tinylittleelfgirl
they look more like scones ☹️
eviemay1991
That doesn’t look right. They should have a smooth slightly glossy top
oblex1312
My local bakery sells 7 macarons for $5 and they look impeccable. I see no value here.
TorrGeni
Maybe it’s intentional? Like out of 5 bakeries I visit I will remember these funky macarons. Every other smal business already tried everything else: colour, flavours, etc. It’s different for sure. Plus, I’m personally a sucker for everything “rustic”. I would buy this to try it out, no regrets. 😅 I mean if they use “homemade, fresh, raw” marketing. I would fall for it. 3$ is even cheap, depends where you are located.
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That texture doesn’t look right to me. It looks like they haven’t used finely ground almonds, or they haven’t sifted the dry ingredients enough. They look like my first effort at macarons, and those were the mistakes I made.
$3 is cheap for a macaron where I live, so I’d probably try one. I wouldn’t pay more than that, though.
I make macarons, these don’t look as smooth as mine but like another poster, I’d try a few flavors for $3.
Not for shit macarons like that.
Amateur baker here. (<year). I would chuck these in the bin.
Those are awfully… rustic
Why do they look like drop biscuits
Looks like a case of not using/making finely ground almonds and not enough macronage. I don’t consider the former to be that big of a deal though.
They do look a bit small and cheap on the filling
As a hobbyist baker I see an epidemic of macaron shops selling sub-par macarons for premium prices. If I can bake a better macaron at home then it’s not worth the price they’re selling them for. I’ve experienced way more bad or meh macarons than good.
Maybe they ground their own almonds? That’s the most charitable reason I can think of for this texture.
I would be embarrassed to sell those at all.
I wouldn’t waste $3 on one of these
Hell nah those look like shit
I’m not a professional baker by any means however, I’ve baked a lot of macarons throughout the years and I can say that’s not the usual look/texture of a macaron. If my macarons came out like that, I would not sell them and just give them away instead. It looks like the almond flour (if that’s what they’re using) wasn’t sifted and the macaronage process wasn’t done properly to reach the “ribbon” stage. There could be other factors too but typically thats not how they look
Are you sure they are French macarons? There is a Greek version, amygdalota, whose texture looks very much like this. They don’t taste exactly like macaroons but they are amazing nonetheless.
I’m actually curious about the taste, maybe they are onto something new. Sometimes when things look worse, they taste better.
These look terrible and I would say so to the manager. I couldn’t imagine being proud enough to actually put them out.
A bakery near where I am calls them Ugly Macarons. Intentional or their way of lowering our expectations, I don’t know.
They better taste incredible
Some still have the peaks from piping 😬
I havent seen them like this before
Wouldn’t buy those for that price. They sell frozen ones here for about .75¢ each
lol NO
If they are vegan maybe. If they are not they look bad. Where I am currently I can get perfect looking macarons for like 1.5 USD.
I would have to buy one to see if the taste makes the price reasonable. Some of the best things I’ve eaten looked awful…
Nope. Don’t bother wasting your money. $3 for a macaron with the texture of a country road? You can do better.
No it’s not. Traditional French macarons usually involve an entire series of steps to prevent the bumpy texture, and get a beautiful smooth finish. They are cutting corners yet still want to charge for it.
Yikes, being ripped off.
I’ve seen better, although admittedly kinda broken, for one dollar. Haven’t tried them though. I’m just talking about the appearance of the texture
they look more like scones ☹️
That doesn’t look right. They should have a smooth slightly glossy top
My local bakery sells 7 macarons for $5 and they look impeccable. I see no value here.
Maybe it’s intentional? Like out of 5 bakeries I visit I will remember these funky macarons. Every other smal business already tried everything else: colour, flavours, etc. It’s different for sure. Plus, I’m personally a sucker for everything “rustic”. I would buy this to try it out, no regrets. 😅 I mean if they use “homemade, fresh, raw” marketing. I would fall for it. 3$ is even cheap, depends where you are located.