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Easy Marzipan

Easy Marzipan

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
1470 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend confectioners' sugar, finely ground almonds, egg whites, salt, and almond extract in a food processor until smooth and mixture holds its shape, scaping down the sides of the bowl as needed. The marzipan will be slightly sticky.
  2. 2 Turn marzipan out on work surface dusted with confectioners' sugar; knead briefly until smooth. Shape marzipan into a log and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. For best results, chill marzipan until firm, about 24 hours, before shaping or rolling.

By Carol

Nectarine Jam

Nectarine Jam

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
1480 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect five (½-pint) jars for cracks and rings for rust; discard any defective ones. Immerse the jars and rings in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Measure finely chopped, peeled nectarines; you should have 4 1/2 cups. Add to a heavy pot and immediately mix with lemon juice so they don't turn brown.
  3. 3 Combine 1/4 cup sugar and fruit pectin in a small bowl. Add to nectarines in the pot; stir well. Slowly bring mixture to a full rolling boil that does not stop bubbling when stirred. Add remaining 2 ¾ cups sugar and stir to dissolve, making sure to scrape over the bottom of the pot. Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. 4 Remove from heat and stir in almond extract.
  5. 5 Pack jam into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with the lids and tightly screw on the rings.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars.
  8. 8 Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Lena

Aunt Patsi's Easy Peach Jam

Aunt Patsi's Easy Peach Jam

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
770 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect five 12-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add peaches; cook until skins loosen, about 20 seconds. Drain; cool until easy to handle. Peel and pit peaches; cut flesh into chunks.
  3. 3 Add 5 cups peach chunks to the pot; mash with a potato masher. Add sugar, gelatin mix, lemon juice, and almond extract; mix well. Bring to a rolling boil; boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  4. 4 Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Rest until cool, about 12 hours. Press center of each lid with a finger to ensure lid does not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By bethanylanell

Healthier Sugar Cookie Icing

Healthier Sugar Cookie Icing

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine white sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, simmering until dissolved and a sugar syrup is created, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir together confectioner's sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Beat in almond extract and 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup until icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is too thick, add more sugar syrup.
  4. 4 Optional: Divide icing into separate bowls and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. Dip cookies or paint them with a brush.

By MakeItHealthy

Peach Blueberry Jam

Peach Blueberry Jam

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
785 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Immerse 8 pint jars in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash the lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
  2. 2 Combine peaches, 5 cups sugar, and lemon juice in a large stainless steel or other nonreactive pot over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and cook for 10 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 While peaches are cooking, combine blueberries and remaining 1 cup sugar in a separate pot over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and cook until just starting to thicken, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Add blueberries to the pot with peaches and cook until thickened to the consistency of jam, about 10 minutes more. Remove from heat, add butter and almond extract, and stir well.
  5. 5 Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lids and screw on the rings.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By dthrones

Classic French Frangipane

Classic French Frangipane

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring milk to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  2. 2 Beat 1/4 cup sugar, egg, and egg yolk together until foamy. Add flour and slowly pour in hot milk, beating constantly until smooth and no lumps remain.
  3. 3 Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and slowly bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, beating constantly to avoid any lumps, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  4. 4 Add butter and stir until melted. Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, almond meal, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Let cool, stirring every so often to prevent a skin from forming.
  5. 5 Once cooled, use it right away or refrigerate until ready to use.

By Nadia

Almond Jelly

Almond Jelly

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1 cup water in a bowl; sprinkle the gelatin over the water; stir until the gelatin is partially dissolved. Set aside.
  2. 2 Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the gelatin mixture. Add the milk, sugar, and almond extract; stir until the sugar and gelatin are completely dissolved; pour mixture into a large, shallow container. Refrigerate until firm, 3 to 4 hours. Cut into small squares to serve.

By YELLOWMNM81

Almond Gelatin with Mandarin Oranges

Almond Gelatin with Mandarin Oranges

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk the sugar into the milk in a mixing bowl until dissolved. Sprinkle the gelatin over top, and let stand for 1 minute to soften. Whisk the boiling water and almond extract into the gelatin mixture until the gelatin has dissolved. Pour into a 7-inch square pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
  2. 2 Once firm, cut the gelatin into 1-inch squares, and place into a mixing bowl. Gently stir in the mandarin oranges and their juice to serve.

By beeko

Chinese Steamed Cake

Chinese Steamed Cake

4.1

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange a large bamboo steamer or a large vegetable steamer over simmering water. Make sure it is large enough to hold the baking pan. Line a 9 inch square pan with waxed paper.
  2. 2 Separate the eggs. Place the yolks in a large bowl along with the sugar and water. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture has increased about three times in volume. Whisk together the flour and the baking powder; sift this over the egg mixture, and fold in gently. Blend in the extract.
  3. 3 Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl to stiff, not dry, peaks. Fold into yolk base. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and smooth out to edges. Rap the pan on the counter to get rid of large air bubbles.
  4. 4 Place the pan into the steamer. Cover the top of the steamer with a kitchen towel, and place the lid on top; the towel will absorb any steam that collects on top from dripping onto the cake. Steam for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioner's sugar.

By Kevin Ryan

Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies

Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies

4.6

Prep
40 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Sift flour, sugar, baking soda and salt together into a bowl. Cut in the lard until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add egg and almond extract. Mix well.
  3. 3 Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Set them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Place an almond on top of each cookie and press down to flatten slightly.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies are golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

By Rosina

Homemade Fortune Cookies

Homemade Fortune Cookies

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Print and cut out 3-inch wide paper fortunes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  3. 3 Whisk sugar, egg white, milk, butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add flour; whisk until batter is smooth and falls off the whisk in ribbons.
  4. 4 Scoop 1 tablespoon batter onto the prepared baking sheet; spread into a 4-inch circle using the back of a spoon. Repeat once more.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until crispy and golden brown on the edges and still pale in the centers, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Working quickly, lift 1 cookie using a spatula; add a fortune. Fold cookie in half, pressing edges together lightly. Bend long side cookie in half over rim of the baking sheet, pulling ends down on either side. Curl ends towards each other to form a brim. Place cookie in a ramekin or muffin tin to hold its shape while cooling. Working quickly, repeat with second cookie.
  7. 7 Repeat scooping and baking with remaining batter, working in batches of 2 cookies per batch, folding and shaping cookies while hot. Remove from ramekins or muffin tins when completely cool.

By John Mitzewich

Amaretto Coffee Creamer

Amaretto Coffee Creamer

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine condensed milk, nonfat milk, almond extract, and cinnamon in a glass Mason jar; cover and shake well. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake before using, as condensed milk will settle to the bottom.

By Summer Davis

Vanilla Punch

Vanilla Punch

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Stir in vanilla and almond extract. Cool, and refrigerate.
  2. 2 To serve: In a punch bowl with ice, mix 1 cup syrup with 2 liters ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.

By Teri G.

Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting

Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cream butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium until butter is soft and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time; beat in almond extract. Gently fold the marshmallow creme into the frosting until thoroughly incorporated.

By Staci Lambert

Cherry Almond Pound Cake

Cherry Almond Pound Cake

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a bundt or tube pan.
  2. 2 Combine the cake mix, pie filling, almond extract, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly by hand until well moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool on rack for 15 minutes; invert cooled cake onto serving plate. Cool completely.
  4. 4 Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract in a small bowl. Add drops of water until glaze is drizzling consistency. Spoon glaze over cooled cake.

By Randy

Coconut Macaroons II

Coconut Macaroons II

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. 2 In large mixing bowl, combine coconut, sweetened condensed milk and extracts; mix well.
  3. 3 Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto aluminum foil-lined and generously greased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Immediately remove from baking sheets. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

By ROBIN JOYE

4-Ingredient Almond Paste

4-Ingredient Almond Paste

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place almonds and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a food processor; process to a meal-like consistency, scraping down the sides and over the bottom of the bowl as needed. Don't overprocess it--at this point, the mixture should still be crumbly, not paste-like.
  2. 2 Add egg white and almond extract; process until it lumps together. If it remains crumbly, add more egg white, a few drops at a time.
  3. 3 Use a silicone spatula to remove almond paste from the food processor. It not using it right away, wrap it in waxed paper and store in an airtight container to use within a few hours. Or, place the wrapped almond paste in a freezer bag and freeze for up to six months.

By nch

Easy Roasted Almond Cookies

Easy Roasted Almond Cookies

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spread the almonds onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 45 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake, they burn quickly. Once toasted, set the nuts aside to cool to room temperature. Finely grind the almonds in a food processor.
  2. 2 Raise oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil a baking sheet with vegetable oil.
  3. 3 In a bowl, mix together the ground almonds, oat flour, maple syrup, and almond extract. Form the mixture into 6 balls, then flatten the balls into cookies about 1/4 inch thick. Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake until crisp and brown around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes; watch them carefully because they burn easily. Remove the cookies carefully, and allow to cool.

By Lynn

Swedish Butter Cookies

Swedish Butter Cookies

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the eggs into a saucepan with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water; cool the eggs under cold running water. Peel eggs, separate yolks from whites. Sieve or finely grate yolks. Reserve whites for another use.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the egg yolks and the almond extract. Slowly mix in the flour, just until incorporated. Use a spritz style cookie maker to press cookies onto prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven just until the edges begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

By CECILIAMORISON

Meringue Kisses II

Meringue Kisses II

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (130 degrees C). Cover cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites until very stiff and dry. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar slowly and continue beating until mixture holds its shape.
  3. 3 Add flavoring extract. Fold in another 1/4 cup sugar and 1/3 cup finely crushed nut brittle or other crushed candy.
  4. 4 Drop or form into desired shapes on parchment covered cookie sheet. You can sprinkle lightly with either more crushed candy or powdered confectioner sugar, if desired. Place in oven for 30-35 minutes until set and delicately brown.
  5. 5 To remove baked kisses from paper if you have a problem, lay out a hot, wet towel and place paper with kisses on towel. Let stand about 1 minute and steam will loosen kisses. Slip them off the paper with a spatula.

By Mary Frances Wasson

Almond Cookies III

Almond Cookies III

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and almond extract until smooth. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Drop cookies by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets, and press down slightly with the bottom of a glass. Place a whole almond on top of each cookie.
  3. 3 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Remove cookies from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

By Anne

Copycat Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Topping

Copycat Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Topping

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Process cookies in a food processor until mixture resembles fine crumbs, 20 to 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Stir together half of the crumbs (about 2 cups), gelatin, melted butter, almond extract, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Spread in even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Place remaining half cookie crumbs in a large bowl. Place cooled strawberry-cookie mixture back in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs, 10 to 12 pulses. Add strawberry-cookie mixture to remaining cookie crumbs, stir until well combined.

By thymeforpineapple

Chocolate-Cherry Dump Cake

Chocolate-Cherry Dump Cake

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place cherry pie filling, cake mix, eggs, and almond extract in a large bowl and mix by hand. Pour into a greased and floured 9-inch square pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Cool cake on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Frost with chocolate frosting.

By landladyv

Glossy Royal Icing

Glossy Royal Icing

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together warm water, corn syrup, and almond extract in a small bowl until corn syrup and extract have dissolved.
  2. 2 Place confectioners' sugar into a large bowl and pour in corn syrup mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until royal icing is smooth. Store in a lidded container for up to a week; stir thoroughly before using.

By BEVANGELISTA

Almond Paste with Whole Almonds

Almond Paste with Whole Almonds

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place almonds and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a food processor; process to a meal-like consistency, scraping down the sides and over the bottom of the bowl as needed. Don't overprocess it; at this point, the mixture should still be crumbly, not paste-like.
  2. 2 Add beaten egg white and almond extract; process until it lumps together. If it remains crumbly, add more egg white, a few drops at a time.
  3. 3 Use a silicone spatula to remove almond paste from the food processor. If not using right away, wrap almond paste in waxed paper and store in an airtight container to use within a few hours. Or, place wrapped almond paste in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 6 months.

By nch