Needing some gluten free almond paste for an upcoming recipe that I’m creating, I decided to make my own. Though you may grind your own blanch almonds, which I did, you will find that most blanched almond flour has a smoother texture than freshly ground almonds from a food processor. I chose to use agave syrup in this recipe, as it react much slower in your blood stream than honey or sugar. Most sweeteners spike your blood sugar levels. Many people now are borderline diabetics that agave really is a smarter choice. This almond paste is not very sweet, therefore, you may add a tad bit more agave, but not too much or you’ll be on your way to making marzipan instead. As an alternative you may substitute the agave with honey. I love that this almond paste recipe can be made in about 10 minutes.
I provide my gluten free marzipan recipe, as well, which is where the sweetness and almond flavor come into play. I chose to use brown rice syrup in this recipe, though you may use corn syrup. And as another corn-free option, I used Trader Joe’s organic powdered sugar made with tapioca starch versus cornstarch. Though you may use whichever powdered sugar you prefer.
This is great for making candy, used in pastries, desserts, and more!
A gluten free almond paste sweetened with agave nectar and a gluten free marzipan recipe using brown rice syrup and corn-free powdered sugar, or with corn options.
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The marzipan will be much smoother than the almond paste.
If you're just going to make the almond paste, you may wish to consider adding a bit of almond extract directly to it.
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Agave syrup contains *fructose* - please, please, please be aware that many many people are fructose intolerant (it's like being lactose intolerant). No fun.
I have tried making my own marzipan before by grinding slivered almonds and processing them into a paste with almond flavor, margarine, and powdered sugar. The result tasted nice but was not as smooth as I would have liked this recipe sounds like it'll turn out much better.