Almond paste: the original recipe to prepare at home

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How to prepare the almond paste

Step 1
Start preparing the almond paste by cooking the almonds in a pan with boiling water for 3 minutes.
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Then drain them and dry them carefully with a cloth.

Step 2
Boiling is essential to remove the outer skin without any effort: just pinch the almond between your thumb and forefinger and it will come off easily.
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. So make sure they are dry; otherwise, put them in a hot oven at 100°C for a few minutes.

Step 3
At this point, blend the almonds in a food processor and blend them until you obtain a fine flour.
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. To prevent them from overheating and releasing oil, proceed at regular intervals, leaving a few seconds between each turn.

Step 4
In a saucepan, over medium heat, prepare a syrup with the water and sugar. Once the sugar has dissolved, add the vanilla extract and honey.
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Step 5
Then pour the almond flour into the syrup and mix well with a wooden spoon.
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Step 6
Transfer the mixture to a surface and let it cool for a few minutes by spreading it out on a sheet of baking paper.
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Step 7
When it is still warm, but not boiling, work the almond paste with your hands to compact it and mix the ingredients well, then give the dough a cylindrical shape.
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Step 8
Then close the dough in cling film and wrap it well.8
and put it in the refrigerator to harden for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Step 9
After resting, your almond paste is ready to be used in your sweet creations.
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