ALMOND PASTE

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This recipe is for those of you who wish to make your own almond paste. I prefer making my own. When I feel lazy, I purchase it in specialty stores. Rose water can be substituted for the almond extract, and can be purchased in Middle Eastern stores, or maybe even health food stores.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound blanched almonds
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Grind almonds in a blender. Thoroughly mix in confectioners sugar. Beat egg whites slightly, then stir into the almond mixture. Add almond extract or rosewater (see Cook's Note), using your hands to blend the heavy mixture.
  • Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 14.6 mg, Sugar 38.4 g

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