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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
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 500kcal
Cost $7

Equipment

  • 6 cup Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 75g | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 7mg