Author Notes
I've never been a big fan of commercial Almond Paste but when I found this recipe for home made, my whole coffee cake world opened before my eyes. This really is a lot different than that stuff that comes in a plastic roll. —ChefJune
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups
cold water
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1 cup
blanched almonds
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1/2 cup
organic cane sugar (superfine it by buzzing it in your food processor for a few seconds)
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1
large egg white
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2 tablespoons
unsalted butter at room temperature
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1 teaspoon
pure almond extract
Directions
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In a small (1 quart) saucepan, bring the water quickly to a boil. Add the almonds. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 8 minutes. Drain and cool for 15 minutes.
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2. In your food processor fitted with the metal blade, process the almonds and sugar until smooth (about 1 1/2 minutes) stopping frequently to scrape the sides of the bowl. Add the egg white and butter and process for one more minute. Refrigerate until needed.
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Teacher’s Tip: Well wrapped, this Almond Paste will keep in your refrigerator for up to a month.
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