Pumpkin Pie Macarons

INGREDIENTS

For the macaron shells:

6 oz

slivered or blanched almonds

1 1/2 oz

chopped pecans

9 3/4

oz. confectioners’ sugar

1 oz

pumpkin pie spice

large egg whites (about 100 grams)

1 1/2 tsp

cream of tartar

For the pumpkin pie filling:

1 1/4 cups

pumpkin puree

6 tbsp

packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

2 tsp

all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp

salt

1 1/4 tsp

pumpkin pie spice

large egg plus 2 egg yolks

1/2 cup

heavy cream

2 1/2 tbsp

milk

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract