HOMEMADE ALMOND PASTE
Homemade almond paste is fresher, tastier, and so much more versatile than store-bought. Enjoy it in all your favorite recipes!
Ingredients
- 3 cups 500 grams blanched almonds or almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg white
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
- Pinch of salt optional
Instructions
- Prepare Almonds: If using whole almonds, blanch and peel them. Skip this step if using almond flour.
- Grind Almonds: In a food processor, grind almonds until finely ground.
- Combine Ingredients: Add powdered sugar, egg white, almond extract, and salt. Process until a smooth dough forms.
- Adjust Consistency: Add water or oil, 1 teaspoon at a time, if the paste is too dry.
- Shape and Store: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams
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