Ingredients
- 3 1/4 C. blanched almonds
- 1/3 + 1/4 C. water
- 1/4 C. honey
- 1 1/4 C. sugar
- 1/4 C. amaretto liquor
- 1/4 C. butter, cubed
Directions
- In blender, process almonds to a course grind. Boil water, honey and sugar and pour hot syrup into ground almonds. Process 5 minutes and add amaretto. Process another 5 minutes and add butter and blend. Divide almond paste into 1 cup servings. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Makes 4 cups.
- (For raw almonds, bring 1 qt. water to a boil. Add raw almonds and boil exactly 1 minute. Drain, pop skins off by rolling in a kitchen towel.
