Candy Recipes
Almond Paste
Yield: 1 3/4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 pound slivered blanched almonds
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Grind almonds to a powder in a food processor or blender. Add sugar and blend well.
- With the motor running, add remaining ingredients and process until a smooth paste is formed.
- Transfer the almond paste to clean jars and refrigerate or freeze for up to three months.