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    Published: Jun 25, 2018 · Updated: Dec 10, 2024 by Becky Sue

    Easy Homemade Almond Paste

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    This easy homemade almond paste takes just 5 minutes to make. It's an instant flavor booster for baked goods, adding a smooth layer of subtle, nutty sweetness. Layer it into galettes, pies and hand pies to add flavor and prevent soggy bottoms!

    Easy Homemade Almond Paste by Baking The Goods
    Easy Homemade Almond Paste by Baking The Goods.
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    • 4 ingredients to make homemade almond paste
    • How to make homemade almond paste in 5 minutes
    • Almond paste prevents soggy bottom pies, hand pies and galettes
    • Recipes that use homemade almond paste
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    What took you so long?

    Ahh the age old question, "what took you so long?". It's a loaded question that implies regret and a dose of missing out. If you aren't salting your Chocolate Chip Cookies or haven't been making easy sheet pan meals like this Herby Feta Lemon Chicken and Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner, seriously what's delaying you? I've had this feeling way too many times in my life. Recently, this Easy Homemade Almond Paste joined the list.

    I am a huge fan of almond paste, but for whatever reason, I'd always buy the pre-made stuff at the store. Once I realized just how quick and simple it is to make, I can't help but ask myself "what took you so long?".

    I get it, we get comfortable and we do what we know. But trying new things, meeting new people, exploring new places and putting yourself out there is what life is all about. Whether it's something as simple as trying a new recipe, oh hello Easy Homemade Almond Paste, or jetting off to some place you've been pining over, it is always worth it. Always.

    4 ingredients to make homemade almond paste

    Almond Flour

    The base of this Easy Homemade Almond Paste starts with almond flour. The natural nutty and earthy sweetness comes through and gives the almond paste a sturdy start. I prefer using a finely ground almond flour, since I generally have it around my house anyway. However, you can use blanched almonds ground into a fine powder with a food processor. Blanched almonds have the almond skins removed, so you'll still get that clean color. By using the almond flour, you are saving a step and some time. However, you've got options! So do what works for you.

    Powdered Sugar

    Equal parts powdered sugar to almond flour give the almond paste a balanced sweet and earthy flavor. Since powdered sugar is well, powdery, the sugar blends right in without being gritty. Resulting in a finished textures that's velvety and rich.

    ingredients for almond paste
    It only takes 4 ingredients to make this easy recipe!
    Making easy homemade almond paste
    This easy homemade almond paste whizzes together quickly in a food processor.

    Egg White

    The egg white is what binds the almond paste together. It doesn't take much, just a single egg white provides just enough moisture to blend the almond flour and powdered sugar together into a smooth and dense log of Easy Homemade Almond Paste.

    Almond Extract

    A single teaspoon of almond extract amplifies the natural almond flavor in this easy almond paste. The addition of the extract rounds out the sweetness, giving the almond paste its signature nutty and almost cherry like essence. A little goes a long way here, but it really boosts the character of this almond paste recipe.

    How to make homemade almond paste in 5 minutes

    I don't know why it took me so long to make this easy homemade almond paste. Especially considering it only takes 5 minutes to make! Seriously, that's less time than it would take you to go to the store and buy it. And considering the price tag of almond paste, homemade is definitely the way to go!

    2 easy steps

    Yea, that's right. You're just 2 steps away from a luxurious log of Easy Homemade Almond Paste. It could not be easier to make. And it's actually quite satisfying rolling the paste into a smooth and pliable log. It's got a Play-Doh energy but it's actually delicious and safe to eat. This is the actual use case for playing with your food.

    Step 1 - Whizz it up

    Combine the almond flour and powdered sugar together in a food processor, then pulse together a few times to break up clumps. Add the egg white and almond extract and pulse together for about 1-2 minutes, until the mixture looks smooth and combined and starts to form into a single mass.

    blending almond flour, powdered sugar, egg and almond extract in food processor
    Once the almond paste starts to look sticky and gather together in the food processor it's ready to roll out.
    Shaping easy homemade almond paste.
    The Easy homemade almond paste gathers together quickly and has such a smooth and satisfying texture.

    Step 2 - Shape it up

    Lightly dust a smooth surface with powdered sugar. Then turn the almond paste mixture out onto the surface and gather into a ball. Roll into a log shape that's about 2" in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and allow to chill for at least 1 hour, up to one week.

    The easy homemade almond paste rolls together in a minute
    The easy homemade almond paste rolls together in a minute
    Sliced easy homemade almond paste
    Once the easy homemade almond paste chills, it can be sliced into rollable rounds.
    How easy was that?

    What? That's it? Seriously? You know it! I wasn't lying when I named this recipe Easy Homemade Almond Paste. It's ok, you didn't know. But now that you do. You'll never have to ask yourself "what took me so long to make homemade almond paste?".

    So now that we've established how simple it is so make your own almond paste at home. Let's talk about how to use it. Consider this Easy Homemade Almond Paste recipe your best bud in pie baking.

    Almond paste prevents soggy bottom pies, hand pies and galettes

    Adding a layer of rolled almond paste between the crust and filling of galettes, pies and hand pies is my go-to move for the crispiest pie crusts. The almond paste creates a barrier between the filling, protecting the crust from any juices that release as the pie bakes. This is an especially brilliant move for juicy, fruity pie fillings like berry or stone fruit pies. Think of the almond paste as a soggy bottom insurance policy.

    Find homemade almond paste in my Cherry Almond Galettes recipe

    Sliced easy homemade almond paste
    I use these little nuggets of easy homemade almond paste to layer between my galette dough and the filling, it keeps the dough from getting soggy and adds a depth of nutty sweetness.
    Rolled easy homemade almond paste on galette dough.
    See how it layers right on top of the pie dough and get baked together in a galette. It's a pro power move, you should try it.
    Filling Cherry Almond Galettes
    Top the almond paste with the cherry filling, then fold and pleat the edges up and over.
    Cherry Almond Galettes cooling
    These Cherry Almond Galettes have crispy crusts, tender fruit and a a welcome almond flavor thanks to the paste layer and some sliced almonds.

    Additionally, since almonds and stone fruits are like cousins, they naturally pair up nicely. Almonds and stone fruits, like cherries, nectarines, peaches and plums, all belong to the prunus family of trees and shrubs. So pairing the almond flavor with fresh stone fruit is a genius combo of prunus genus. In other words, they taste great together, naturally.

    Recipes that use homemade almond paste

    • Blueberry Almond Crumble Pie by Baking The Goods
      Blueberry Almond Crumble Pie
    • Cherry Almond Galettes by Baking The Goods
      Cherry Almond Galettes
    • Stone Fruit Pie by Baking The Goods
      Stone Fruit Pie

    Those are just a few examples but I encourage you to add a layer of almond paste to all kinds of pies recipes. It adds a layer of flavor depth that's subtle but sophisticated. It only enhances everything it touches and since it's so simple to make, this versatile Easy Homemade Almond Paste will enhance your recipes in an instant!

    Layer it on your galettes, shortbread bars or even crumble little bits into scones.

    Stone Fruit Pie by Baking The Goods

    adding almond paste layer to bottom pie dough
    That layer of almond paste tucks on top of the dough layer of my Stone Fruit Pie.
    adding stone fruit to bottom pie dough
    It prevents the fruit juices from soaking into the bottom crust as the pie bakes.
    Stone Fruit Pie slice
    Just look at that structure. No soggy bottoms here!

    Blueberry Almond Crumble Pie by Baking The Goods

    Adding almond paste to Blueberry Almond Crumble Pie
    I add a layer of almond paste to my Blueberry Almond Crumble Pie, between the blueberries and crumble topping.
    This protects the crumble from sinking into the blueberries as the pie bakes and makes for the crispiest crumble top ever!
    Blueberry Almond Crumble Pie
    This Blueberry Almond Crumble Pie has the most texture and flavor ever!
    Blueberry Almond Crumble Pie slice
    This Blueberry Almond Crumble Pie has it all.
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    • Author: Becky Sue of Baking The Goods
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 log
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    This easy homemade almond paste takes just 5 minutes to make. It's an instant flavor booster for baked goods, adding a smooth layer of subtle, nutty sweetness. Layer it into galettes, pies and hand pies to add flavor and prevent soggy bottoms!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 ½ cups fine almond flour
    • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
    • 1 egg white, at room temperature
    • 1 teaspoons pure almond extract

    Instructions

    1. Combine the almond flour and powdered sugar together in a food processor, then pulse together a few times to break up clumps.
    2. Add egg white and almond extract and pulse together for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture looks smooth and combined and starts to form into a single mass.
    3. Lightly dust a smooth surface with powdered sugar. Then turn the almond paste mixture out onto the surface and gather into a ball. Roll into a log shape that's about 2" in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and allow to chill for at least 1 hour, up to one week.

    Notes

    Layer this Easy Almond Paste into  your favorite galettes, pies and hand pies as a soggy bottom prevention policy.

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes

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