Homemade Almond Paste
Description
Almond paste is easy to make from scratch with almonds, egg whites, and almond extract for a nutty, delicious filling for pastries, cookies, and cakes.
Ingredients
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1 pound blanched almonds
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1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
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3 large egg whites
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1 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
1
Grind almonds in a blender. Mix confectioners' sugar into almonds until combined. Beat egg whites slightly in a separate bowl, then mix into almond mixture. Use your hands to blend in almond extract.
2
Form paste into a log, wrap tightly in plastic, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.