Blackberry Macarons

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp cold water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• A few drops of purple food coloring
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 100 grams granulated sugar
• 1 cup blackberries fresh or frozen
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar sifted
• 100 grams egg whites
• 105 grams powdered sugar
• 105 grams almond flour
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp milk
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened