Guest guest Posted March 23, 2001 Report Share Posted March 23, 2001 Can someone tell me what almond paste is? Where can I purchase it? Can I made it at home? Thanks for your help! Thank you too, to all of you who post such wonderful recipes. I appreciate them very much. Sincerely, LaDonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2001 Report Share Posted March 24, 2001 Hi, LaDonna! I looked almond paste up on the Epicurious website for you, so I could get a good definition. Here's what it says: Used in a variety of confections, almond paste is made of blanched ground almonds, sugar and GLYCERIN or another liquid. ALMOND EXTRACT is sometimes added to intensify the flavor. Almond paste is less sweet and slightly coarser than MARZIPAN. It should be firm but pliable before use in a recipe. If it becomes hard, it can be softened by heating for 2 or 3 seconds in a microwave oven. Once opened, it should be wrapped tightly and refrigerated. Almond paste is available in most supermarkets in 6- to 8-ounce cans and packages. Bitter-almond paste is used to flavor the famous AMARETTI cookies. You might be able to find it at some well-stocked grocery stores and, if not, a gourmet type store or store that sells cake & candy making/decorating products would probably have it. Hope this is helpful. Karen List Owner bml/lmel wrote: > Can someone tell me what almond paste is? Where can I purchase it? > Can I > made it at home? > > Thanks for your help! Thank you too, to all of you who post such > wonderful > recipes. I appreciate them very much. > > Sincerely, > LaDonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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