How to Make Almond Paste with Whole Almonds - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delightful and versatile ingredient that can elevate your baking and confections? Look no further than almond paste! Almond paste is a rich and flavorful mixture of ground almonds, sugar, and sometimes a small amount of almond extract. It is a staple in many classic European desserts, such as marzipan and frangipane, and it can add a delicious almond flavor and moist texture to a variety of baked goods.

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups

  • 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

    163 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 5mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 134mg