STEP 2:
Sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar & set aside. Whisk egg whites & sugar over a double boiler. Remove & beat until stiff peaks form. Mix in vanilla bean paste.
STEP 3:
Sift & fold dry ingredients into meringue. Pipe out 1.5 inch size circles onto a lined baking sheet. Rap tray on the counter & use a toothpick to remove any air bubbles.
STEP 5:
Use the ingredients listed for buttercream to make a half batch of French buttercream (swipe up for the recipe). Add 1/4 cup of salted caramel sauce and mix until combined.
STEP 6:
Pipe a border of buttercream around the edge of half the macarons & fill with salted caramel. Place the other half of the macarons on top & refrigerate.