Homemade Almond Paste

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   In a food processor fitted with the metal blade process almonds until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

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   Add the salt and confectioners sugar and process until combined, I used the pulse function as well to ensure proper mixing.

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   Add extract and continue to process, again, scraping down sides of bowl if need.

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   Add the egg white and process until smooth.

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   The mixture will come together almost like a dough.

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   Gather all the paste together and roll in hands to form a log.

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   You can also divide the paste to suite your baking needs.

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   Cover in plastic wrap and/or in an airtight container until ready to use.

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   **You can store your almond paste in the fridge for up to a month or in the freezer for up to three months.

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    Yields 1 1/2 cups

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    Happy Cooking!!!

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    !

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    I used it to make almond paste cookies

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.