Best French Macarons in New Jersey
Brownies, cookies and cupcakes are some of the common pastry ideas that come to mind when considering tasty baked goods treat. For years, the royalty of this realm has been the classic cupcake and many pastry loving folks have held it in great esteem. These days though, there is a new movement afoot which has replaced this beloved treat and taking over its throne. That treat is the best French macarons in NJ. Make no mistake about it; we are not speaking of the sweet balls of shredded coconut known as "macaroons". Instead we at the best little bake shop in NJ, Asalt and Buttery, have introduced New Jersey residents to the best French macarons they have ever tasted.
Info About Asalt and Buttery
Located in Little Falls, New Jersey, Asalt and Buttery may be unassuming, but produces some of the finest gourmet French macarons in the state. The owner and manager of Asalt and Buttery is Maureen O'Neill who is retired from her career as a chemistry teacher. It is hard to deny that her passion for baking is more than a recent development. That passion was born during her childhood when she used her Easy-
Bake oven to bake cookies for her Dad.
How to Find the Best French Macarons in NJ
If you are looking for the best French macarons in NJ, you have come to the right place. At Asalt and Buttery, our best seller by far is our French macaron and it is available in Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Hazelnut Nutella, S'mores, Coconut and various other mouth-watering flavors. Our flavors are seasonal so patrons expect something delightful and exciting each time they walk through our door. Believe us; it is hard to find any baked goods that meet or beat the flavor of our French macarons.
Local Attraction
The goodness baked into all of Asalt and Buttery confections is so amazing that our shop has gained a reputation as the best-kept secret in Little Falls and the heavenly flavor of our French macarons is an attraction all on their own. Folks from neighboring states have made their way to our shop just to discover for themselves what all the hubbub is about, and they have been pleasantly surprised. Most first time visitors end up coming back for another batch to take home with them. Just check the Yelp reviews is you don't believe Asalt and Buttery is that popular.
Information about Macarons Desserts
Macarons are a French dessert that is made with icing sugar, egg white, ground almond or almond powder, granulated sugar, and food colouring. It is filled with a jam filling, ganache, or buttercream between two cookies. It melts inside your mouth with its mild moistness. You can find them in a variety of different flavors such as chocolate, matcha, and raspberry.
The earliest recipe that has been known is from the 17th century. In the 16th century though there are Italian cookbooks that mention almond biscuits that resemble closely to the macaron. There are a couple of different methods to making the macaron. There is the Italian method and the French method. The only difference between them is the way that the meringue is made.
There are different variations to having this dessert. The American variation is all over the place. The flavors for example are mint chocolate chip, snickers, strawberry cheesecake, peanut butter and jelly, maple bacon, oatmeal raisin, and salted caramel popcorn. The French have different variations also. In Amiens they are small and round shaped made from furit and honey and almond paste. In South Korea you will find them to be popular. They have some that are made with grean tea leves or powder to make green tea macarons.
Macarons are very popular among some cultures. In Paris, there are pastry shops that have been selling them for over 100 years. In France you will find that McDonald's sells these desserts in their McCafes. In Korea the treat has become a popular gift to give to those you love and friends. it is a symbol of affection. On a world wide level on March 20 is Macaron Day. This day was created in 2005 in Paris which then spread across the globe. On March 20th bakeries and macaron shops who would like to participate offer customers a free sample of one macaron. Also a percentage of additional sales of these treats is donated to a local charity.
You will find many different flavors of macarons depending on where you are from. Some of the common ones that you will find are: almond, caramel, blueberry, coconut, chocolate, rose, orange, honey, peppercorn, vanilla, pistachio, and lemon. Most people enjoy these flavors.
So as you can see the macaron is a delicacy that has been around for many years. It is something that many people enjoy and like to eat.
