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Questions tagged [almonds]

Almonds the edible seed of the almond tree; technically they are a drupe (like a peach), not a nut. An almond is finger-tip sized, hard and oval-shaped. Use this tag for questions about selecting, identifying, storing, preparing, replacing or cooking with almond or almond derivatives (such as almond oil, almond flour or almond extract) as a star ingredient. Questions about dishes which include almond, but are not focused on almond, should not use this tag.

Almonds the edible seed of the almond tree; technically they are a drupe (like a peach), not a nut. An almond is finger-tip sized, hard and oval-shaped. Use this tag for questions about selecting, identifying, storing, preparing, replacing or cooking with almond or almond derivatives (such as almond oil, almond flour or almond extract) as a star ingredient. Questions about dishes which include almond, but are not focused on almond, should not use this tag.

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How can I achieve perfect consistency with honey-roasted almonds?

I would like to roast my own almonds (or other nuts) with honey. Ideally, at the end of the roasting, the nuts should be slightly caramelized and have absorbed most of the flavour from the honey; they should also be just a little bit sticky (but…
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What method of extracting oil from almonds preserves the most almond flavor?

Which would be the best way to extract oil from Almonds preserving the strongest flavour of Almonds?
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Does soaking almonds have the same effect as blanching and removing the skins when making almond milk?

I love almond milk, and it's relatively easy to make, however the recipes I've used all call for removing the skins by blanching before blending with water and straining. However I find the skinning process to be tedious to the point where I no…
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Selecting nuts for successful home oven-roasting

I have gotten into the habit of buying raw or blanched or otherwise unroasted nuts from the local co-op in bulk and then oven-roasting or skillet-toasting on the fly for recipes. For most types of nuts it is either cost-saving or provides a tastier…
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Why did my almonds burn instead of caramelizing?

I tried to make caramelized almonds yesterday with the following recipe: heat 300 grams of sugar with 80 grams water. When mixture reaches 125 degrees Celsius, add the almonds. The almonds would develop a sandy white coating that would turn to…
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What natural emulsifier can I use for almond milk?

I am a vegan and I make my own raw almond milk (blend soaked almonds, strain through a nut milk bag). The trouble comes when I want to warm the milk for a warm drink or to put in my coffee - if it gets too hot the fat separates from the liquid part…
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Can you freeze almond paste?

I've got some fresh almonds and they're starting to become stale. I'm thinking of making an almond paste with eggs and sugar. Does this keep well in the freezer? I suppose it does, but asking doesn't hurt.
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Are there culinary uses for the water left from peeling almonds?

Is there a possible use for the water used for peeling almonds? (Throw the almonds in boiling water and let them soak for a couple of mins before peeling them: the water left is yellowish and almond scented)
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What is the difference between how nut flours and nut butters are made?

Nut flours are made by grinding nuts. Nut butters are made by grinding nuts as well. Do nut flours have the oil removed, or are they just ground a different way?
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What can I do with leftover almond pulp?

After making almond milk, I'm left with almond pulp that is flavourless. How can I use it instead of throwing it out?
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Is there a trick to getting spices to fix to raw almonds?

I am trying to make a hot / spicy almonds using raw almonds and cayenne pepper. Is there a simple non-messy way to get the cayenne pepper to stick to the almonds? I imagine I could mix the almonds with olive oil before spreading it or similar but…
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We have 2 almond trees but we cannot crack the shells because they are so hard. What am I doing wrong

We find it impossible to crack the almond shells on our almonds from two trees we have. What are we doing wrong?
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How do I grind almonds for making marzipan?

I want to attempt making marzipan, and the recipe I'm considering calls for 200 grams ground almonds (link to full recipe). How fine should the almonds be ground? Is it something that I can accomplish at home (I have a food processor or a coffee…
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Baking maple syrup on cold smoked almonds

I've been smoking almonds for years using a combination of maple syrup and seasonings, but recently I've discovered cold smoking gives a much nicer and deeper smoke flavor. I have a great soy wasabi almond recipe that I think is even better than…
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How can I use a large quantity of raw almonds all at once?

I have a big practically unused bag of raw almonds that's been sitting in my pantry for a couple years. I got them as a gift when I used to munch on them more, but after a few major life changes it just has never been pulled out again. What can I…
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