Almond Paste

michEgan's Note:

Home made version

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 cups

• 1 1/3 cups dried blanched almonds
• 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup water

Directions:

1. Bring it a boil, the water, the regular sugar and honey . Let it cool some what.
2. Place the almonds in a food processor and process the almonds to a fine powder. Add the powdered sugar, slowly add the honey syrup and almond extract until the mixture forms a paste.
3. store in the refrigerator.

Reviews

[Mrs Goodall]

A very good and very easy almond paste. I made two batches. My best results came when I boiled the mixture to about 235 - 240 degrees. When I just brought it to a boil it was a bit too runny. Thanks for a great alternative to expensive store bought almond paste!