For this recipe you will need silicone paper, a sugar thermometer, an electric whisk and a piping bag fitted with a 7mm plain nozzle. For the macarons, preheat the oven to 140C/120C Fan/Gas 1.

Macarons are tricky. There’s no getting around it, but it’s what makes them special. This Italian meringue technique helps to stabilise the sugar and egg white to give you a fighting chance.

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