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Latest revision as of 21:43, 25 December 2020

A Dutch confection used in festive baked goods. From my mom's favourite cook book that's older than I am.

Pages 330-331 from the Dutch cookbook from Margriet, circa 1954.

Ingredients

  • 125 grams almonds
  • 125 grams sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • Some lemon zest

(yields 250g almond paste)

Preparation

  • In a saucepan, cover almonds with cold water, bring to a boil
  • Remove from heat as soon as the water boils, let cool
  • Peel the skins from the almonds
  • Grind the almonds in an almond mill (or food processor)
  • Add the remaining ingredients
  • Re-grind the combined mass (or re-process to a paste)
  • Place the so-called "spice" in a sealed container with a damp cloth, leave overnight or for several days