Name: Homemade Almond Paste
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound blanched almonds; 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar; 3 large egg whites; 1 teaspoon almond extract

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

2 cups

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Homemade almond paste is so much better than the store-bought stuff — and you won’t believe how easy it is to throw together with just four ingredients.

How to Make Almond Paste

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

What Is Almond Paste?

Almond paste is a thick, paste-like mixture of ground almonds, egg whites, and confectioners’ sugar. It’s traditionally used as a baking ingredient and can be found in many classic European desserts. Almond paste is similar to marzipan, but it is coarser.

Learn more: What Is Almond Paste?

Almond Paste Ingredients

You’ll need just four ingredients to make this homemade almond paste recipe:

Blanched almonds: This recipe, which yields two cups of almond paste, starts with a pound of blanched almonds.
Confectioners' sugar: A package of confectioners’ sugar (a.k.a. powdered sugar) sweetens things up.
Egg whites: Egg whites bind the ingredients together.
Almond extract: Almond extract takes the nutty flavor up a notch.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute 2 teaspoons rose water for the almond extract. Rose water can be purchased in Middle Eastern or health food stores.

How to Make Homemade Almond Paste

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade almond paste:

Grind the almonds in a blender.
Mix in the confectioners' sugar, then mix in the beaten egg whites.
Use your hands to blend in almond extract.
Form the paste into a log and wrap tightly in plastic.

How to Use Almond Paste

Wondering how to use your homemade almond paste? Check out these delicious ideas:

How to Store Almond Paste

Store the tightly wrapped almond paste log in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Made this using exact recipe components and food processor,” says one Allrecipes community member. “It came out wonderfully and tasted superb. Never buying the packaged almond paste ever again.”

“I used this as the center for my stollen,” according to Silverware. “It was perfect. My neighbor's daughter-in-law said it was as good as anything from her native Germany.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

1 pound blanched almonds
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Grind almonds in a blender. Mix confectioners' sugar into almonds until combined. Beat egg whites slightly in a separate bowl, then mix into almond mixture. Use your hands to blend in almond extract.
Form paste into a log, wrap tightly in plastic, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

369	Calories
19g	Fat
45g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 369
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Sodium 15mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 9g	18%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 290mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Homemade Almond Paste