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Almond Paste Recipe
Almond paste made with sugar, water, corn syrup and butter. Almond paste is used in many pastry recipes like frangipane tarts, bear claws and as a filling.
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 500 kcal
Cost $7
14 ounces slivered blanched almonds or almond flour 8 ounces granulated sugar 3 ounces water 4 ounces corn syrup or honey 2 ounces butter softened
Place slivered almonds into the food processor and pulse until almonds are finely ground
Place water, sugar and corn syrup into a saucepan and bring to a boil
While mixing on low, drizzle in hot syrup
blend until smooth then let cool
Knead in butter and wrap tightly to store in the fridge for up to one month or freeze for 6 months. Bring to room temperature before using.
Serving: 4 g | Calories: 500 kcal | Carbohydrates: 101 g | Protein: 22 g | Fat: 54 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Sodium: 36 mg | Potassium: 600 mg | Fiber: 10 g | Sugar: 75 g | Calcium: 225 mg | Iron: 7 mg