How to Make Homemade Almond Paste!
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How to Make Homemade Almond Paste!
Description
This recipe for Homemade Almond Paste uses blanched almonds processed finely before adding confectioners’ sugar, egg white, salt, and almond extract. The egg white helps bind the mixture into a smooth dough, while the almond extract adds a concentrated almond flavor. After processing, the paste is formed into a log and wrapped tightly for refrigeration or freezing.
The resulting almond paste has a soft but firm texture, ideal for incorporating into pastries, cookies, or as a filling. It is versatile and allows control over sweetness and almond intensity, unlike store-bought versions. Refrigeration keeps it fresh for up to a month, and it can be frozen for longer, providing convenience for baking projects.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almonds blanched (skinless
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Put the almonds in a food processor and process until finely ground.
- Add the sugar, egg white, salt, and extract and process until smooth and the dough starts to come together in a lump.
- Turn out to a surface and form into a smooth log. Wrap tightly in plastic.
- Refrigerate for up to one month. Freeze for longer storage.
- This recipe makes 1 1/2 cups of almond paste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tbsp | |
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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