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In the mail today I received a jar of Lovely Lemon Sugar from Courtney of Eventful Studio. So of course my immediate thought was I must make something with it. The label suggests that it’s wonderful in tea…and I’m sure it is, but that’s not what I wanted to make. A quick google search and my decision was made. Lemon Madeleines. Madeleines are the easiest little cakes and they turn out every time. I made them for Madeline’s 17th birthday as a party favor and whenever she’s home for a visit I’ll make a batch. She’ll love these next time. They are best when consumed right away so I’ve never sent them in a care package. recipes make only one or two pans, and they are so good that they disappear way too fast!
Lemon Madeleines are easy to make, but they do require a special pan. I don’t like having a lot of extra gadgets, but this is one recipe where I used three very specific kitchen tools that I could not be without. A microplane grater for the lemon zest, a lemon press to juice the lemon and of course the Madeleine pan.