Almond Paste Recipe

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goldfinger

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Hello

It's almost Christmas time again..Going to make cookies using almond paste.

I need 8 ounces. Can someone please give me some idea on how to make 8 ounces using almonds? I have a large bag and want to try making my own rather than buying at the store.

Thanks
 
It's fairly simple. While I've never made it, it's a matter of grinding blanched almonds with powdered sugar and egg white. Some folks add a dash of almond extract too.

You'll need a food processor. No doubt you can find a raft of recipes on line.
 
Thanks.

Is their any reason I can't use unblanched almonds?
I would think Blanched will produce a white paste.
Unblanched will be brown from the almond skins.

Blanched

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Unblanched

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I should think not only would the paste be brown but it might well have small bits of the skin. I have a feeling the skins would not grind down very well to powder form.
 
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