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homemade almond paste

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Nor Mac
@Adashofloverecipepage
Northern, MA

An inexpensive way to make almond paste.This paste is not an overly sweet syrupy paste like some of the canned pastes. Keep that in mind when using it in recipes.I prefer the less sweet paste myself.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For homemade almond paste

  • 1 1/2 c
    blanched almonds
  • 1 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1
    egg white
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp
    almond extract or amaretto if wanted
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    softened butter

How To Make homemade almond paste

  • 1
    place blanched almonds with a 1/2 cup of powdered sugar in food processor.
  • 2
    pulse until the almonds are ground up like gritty feeling.add the rest of the sugar and pulse again until mixed.
  • 3
    add beaten egg white ,butter,and (flavoring) is not needed. It is an option.
  • 4
    pulse ingredients together. if it is really sticky. add a bit more sugar and pulse until smooth.
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