Almond Sweetmeat Recipe

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   and grind the almonds in a pestle and mortar, till they become an oily mass.

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   Alternatively, grind the almonds in a food processor, or possibly chop, then grind in batches in a blender till oily.

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   Turn the grnd nuts into a bowl, add in the brown sugar and knead thoroughly, till the mix is very smooth and soft.

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   Add in the egg white as you do this to help the mix stick together.

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   Divide the almond mix into 4-6 portions and roll each into a ball.

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   Lightly coat the balls with caster sugar, and roll each one out thinly, into a round.

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   Place on a piece of muslin or possibly a clean tea towel and leave to dry for 6-8 hrs.

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   Wrap the pcs of sweetmeat individually in greaseproof paper and store for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.

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    Requires drying time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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