Amandelspijs

Transform your baking with the delightful Dutch specialty, *amandelspijs*! This homemade almond paste combines blanched almonds, granulated sugar, a touch of zesty lemon, and a binding egg for a perfectly smooth and pliable texture. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this recipe is a baker's dream—ready to enhance pies, pastries, and traditional desserts like *gevulde koek* or banketstaaf. Allow it to rest for 24 hours to let the rich and nutty flavors meld beautifully, ensuring the ultimate aromatic filling. Easy to make, versatile, and freezer-friendly, *amandelspijs* is a must-have recipe for lovers of almond-based treats!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 150 grams Blanched almonds
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Water

Directions

Step 1

Place the blanched almonds and granulated sugar in a food processor.

Step 2

Pulse the almonds and sugar together until the mixture becomes a fine, grainy powder. Be careful not to over-process, as this can turn the almonds into a paste prematurely.

Step 3

Add the lemon zest to the almond and sugar mixture, and pulse again to combine evenly.

Step 4

In a small bowl, beat the egg together with the water.

Step 5

Pour half of the egg mixture into the food processor and pulse a few times until the mixture starts to come together into a paste.

Step 6

If the mixture is still too crumbly, add the rest of the egg mixture gradually, pulsing until the paste is smooth and pliable. You want the consistency to be like modeling clay.

Step 7

Scoop the amandelspijs out of the food processor and shape it into a log or ball. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container.

Step 8

Let the amandelspijs rest in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before using. This allows the flavors to meld together for the best taste.

Step 9

Use the amandelspijs as a filling for your favorite Dutch pastries or desserts. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	362.9 grams (362.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1529

Total Fat 82.80g	106%
Saturated Fat 7.40g	37%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 220mg	73%
Sodium 109mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 183.30g	67%
Dietary Fiber 16.40g	59%
Total Sugars 155.50g
Protein 38.80g	78%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 433mg	33%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1148mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.6%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 44.9%