Homemade Almond Paste

[cat lover]

1 1/2 cups cold water
1 cup blanched almonds
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg white
2 tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature
1 tsp almond extract

In a small (1 quart) saucepan, bring the water quickly to a boil. Add the almonds. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 8 minutes. Drain and cool for 15 minutes.
In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, process the almonds and sugar until smooth (about 1-1/2 minutes) stopping frequently to scrape the sides of the bowl. Add the egg white and butter and process for one more minute. Refrigerate until needed.

**Well wrapped, this Almond Paste will keep in your refrigerator for up to a month.**

[Kricket]

The 'Homemade Almond Paste' sounds like something I could really use. My neighbor has brought me so many almonds - like about 20 lbs. - that I have in my freezer. I do use them for sugared nuts, other candies and cookies, but now I think I will go looking for something new using almond paste. Another neighbor brings me lots and lots of walnuts and my brother gives me hazelnuts. I love anything with nuts in it.

Thanks cat lover!

[cat lover]

It is bound to be much less expensive than buying it in the stores! I don't have enough almonds right now to make some more, lucky you to have so many!