Best Quick Almond Paste Recipes

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HOMEMADE ALMOND PASTE



Homemade Almond Paste image

When a recipe she wanted to try called for almond paste, Anne Keenan of Nevada City, California decided to make her own. "It saves the expense of the store-bought kind," she says, "and results in a lighter baked product."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups blanched almonds
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg white
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place almonds in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar, egg white, extract and salt; cover and process until smooth., Divide almond paste into 1/2-cup portions; place in airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

QUICK ALMOND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Quick Almond Chicken Stir-Fry image

"I make this dish often because it is so quick and easy to prepare," writes Darlene Brenden from Salem, Oregon. "My family likes the flavor the sugar snap peas and almonds add. Sometimes I top it with chow mein noodles for extra crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup whole unblanched almonds
1/4 cup canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 package (14 ounces) frozen sugar snap peas
Hot cooked pasta or rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook almonds in oil for 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, honey and ginger until smooth; add to chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; add in peas. Cook and stir until heated through. Serve with pasta or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 35g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 871mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

HOMEMADE ALMOND PASTE



Homemade Almond Paste image

Almond paste with blanched untoasted almonds is best for delicate cakes, tarts, and pastries where you don't want to overpower the other flavors.

Provided by nch

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups whole blanched almonds
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 large fresh egg white, at room temperature, lightly beaten, or more as needed
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Place almonds and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a food processor; process to a meal-like consistency, scraping down the sides and over the bottom of the bowl as needed. Don't overprocess it--at this point, the mixture should still be crumbly, not paste-like.
  • Add egg white and almond extract; process until it lumps together. If it remains crumbly, add more egg white, a few drops at a time.
  • Use a silicone spatula to remove almond paste from the food processor. It not using it right away, wrap it in waxed paper and store in an airtight container to use within a few hours. Or, place the wrapped almond paste in a freezer bag and freeze for up to six months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 9.8 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

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