Fig-Pecan Macaroons
Fig-Pecan Macaroons might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 48 servings with 33 calories, 0g of protein, and 1g of fat each. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up ground cinnamon, egg whites, powdered sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Combine pecans and cinnamon in a food processor; process until finely ground.
Add rind; process until blended.
Place cream of tartar, salt, and egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until foamy. Increase speed to high, and beat until stiff peaks form.
Place 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Gradually add remaining sugar to egg mixture; beat at low speed until blended. Fold in pecan mixture.
Add figs to reserved sugar, tossing to coat; fold fig mixture into egg mixture.
Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop egg mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
Bake at 300 for 20 minutes or until bottom edges are lightly browned.
Place pans on wire racks; cool completely.