Coconut Macaroons w/Strawberries & Huckleberry Sauce

By stancec44

A light, crispy French-style macaroon is the base for this dessert. Huckleberries and strawberries are a great combination, but feel free to use the berries that look best at the market.

Ingredients

• macaroons
• 6 large egg whites
• Pinch of cream of tartar (optional)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup finely shredded or ground unsweetened coconut*
• huckleberry sauce and strawberries
• 3 cups fresh or frozen huckleberries or wild blueberries
• 6 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 22- to 24-ounce container strawberries, hulled, sliced
• Sometimes called macaroon coconut; sold at natural foods stores and at Indian and Asian markets. If unavailable, shredded unsweetened coconut can be substituted. Finely grind in processor before using.

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

macaroons

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Position 1 rack in bottom third and 1 rack in top third of oven and preheat to 200°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Using 3-inch-diameter can (such as tuna can) as template and spacing 2 inches apart, trace 8 circles on each parchment sheet. Turn papers over on baking sheets.
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Beat egg whites and cream of tartar, if using, in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until whites are stiff but not dry. Fold in coconut. Drop batter in center of each circle; spread to fill.
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Bake macaroons until dry, about 2 1/2 hours. Cool on sheets. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight between parchment sheets at room temperature.

huckleberry sauce and strawberries

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Combine huckleberries, 6 tablespoons water, and sugar in large saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Boil until syrup is reduced to about 1 1/3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Puree in blender until smooth. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to bowl. Cover; chill.
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Spoon 1 generous tablespoon sauce onto each plate; spread out with back of spoon. Place 1 macaroon on sauce. Top with 1/2 cup strawberries, a second macaroon, and more berries and sauce