Almond Paste Recipe
Not to be confused with marzipan, almond paste is used in a lot of European recipes. You can buy it premade in stores but its expensive and easier to make on your own.
Servings 1 pound
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
Ingredients
- 220 grams almonds, raw
- 225 grams granulated sugar can also use powdered sugar
- 2 tsp Almond Extract
- 1 tsp Rum
- 2 tsp Water
Instructions
- Place the almonds in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water to blanch. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- The skin on the almonds will have loosened considerably and can be pushed off. Peel the almonds and place on a dry dishcloth. Rub to dry.
- Place the sugar in the food processor and process until powdered. Add the dried and peeled almonds and process until a paste starts to form.
- Add the almond extract and rum and continue to process. Add a teaspoon of water at a time until you have a very smooth mixture.
- Once the mixture is smooth and not grainy, take out of the food processor and knead into a ball. Wrap tightly in cling film and store in the fridge until ready to use. Almond paste will keep in the fridge for several weeks.