Pumpkin Pie Macarons with Spiced Filling and Pie Crust Garnish

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup almond meal (106 grams)
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar (106 grams)
• 1 large egg white (41 grams)
• 1 large egg white (45 grams), separate for meringue
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (115 grams)
• 1/3 cup water (79 grams)
• Dash of cream of tartar or lemon juice
• Orange and brown food coloring, powdered or gel
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons ice cold water
• Granulated sugar and cinnamon for dusting, optional
• Egg white, for brushing
• 1/2 cup shortening or unsalted butter (vegan or dairy)
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• Seeds from 1/4 vanilla bean or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Dash of non-dairy milk
• 1/2 cup shortening or plant-based butter
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pumpkin pie spice