This Homemade Almond Paste Recipe is an easy recipe with just five simple ingredients. It takes just 5 minutes to make and costs less than store-bought!
In a medium bowl combine the almond flour and powdered sugar.
PROCESS MIXTURE:
Add the mixture to a large food processor and blend until no lumps remain, about 1 minute.
Add all the remaining ingredients, except for the water, to the food processor and mix for another minute or two. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.
If the mixture seems dry to where it won’t mold into a ball, then add a teaspoon of water at a time until it takes on a doughy consistency.
KNEAD ALMOND PASTE:
Add the almond paste to a bowl and knead until the paste is nice and smooth and it forms into a loaf or log shape.
SHAPE AND CHILL:
Wrap the almond paste log tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge.
You can use the almond paste immediately or store it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
Notes
The mixture will seem grainy and thick while still in the food processor. Once you start kneading it, the mixture will smooth out.
I’ve never had to add more than 3 teaspoons of water. So, be aware that it doesn’t take much liquid for this recipe to be successful.
You’ll know the mixture has enough water when after processing it, if you pinch some in between your fingers and it molds well. If it does this then go to the kneading stage.
Don’t be surprised if you have little black flecks in your almond paste. This is just from the almond flour.
If you don’t have a food processor, then you can use a stand mixer.
When you remove it from the fridge, it will feel extra firm. This is ok and normal. Simply use a knife to slice it in order to get the amount you need. Then you will need to let it come to room temperature to use it in your recipe.