Almond Paste Recipe
Ingredients
| Almonds | 1 Pound, blanched | |
| Fresh lemon juice | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 2 Cup (32 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 4167 Calories from Fat 1876
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 224 g344.9%
Saturated Fat 16.9 g84.6%
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 5 mg0.2%
Total Carbohydrates 502 g167.4%
Dietary Fiber 55.5 g222.1%
Sugars 418.4 g
Protein 96 g192.8%
Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C 34.5%
Calcium 120.5% Iron 94%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add lemon juice.
Cook water and sugar until candy thermometer registers 240°F., or until a small amount of mixture dropped into cold water forms a soft ball.
Add to ground almonds.
Mix well.
When cool enough to handle, knead until smooth.
Cool.
Pack in jar; cover, and store in refrigerator for at least 1 week to ripen.
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