Almonds....

I planted an almond tree 3 years ago and it has bore fruit this year. The almonds are now opening their protective hulls and many I have already harvested and have spread out to dry on the kitchen table.

Any good almond recipes? Cookies? Anything that features these?

I would like to make something and tell everyone, the almonds came from MY tree. :D

TIA :hi:

This will keep in your freezer and makes a great addition to many recipes including my favorite a rustic apple tarte. I just whip the almond paste with an egg and put it on the crust before I put the apples on top.

Here's the recipe I use.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Almond-Paste

:bounce: That is definitely going on the list.

Google recipes for Marzipan cookies....There are layered cookies that I use to make at Christmas that are just wonderful. I don't have the recipe anymore but it should be easy to find.

You can also add the Almond Paste to sweet breads, bundt cakes or even as a filling for dipped chocolates. (you may want to adjust the sweetness to your taste)

Thank you! :hi:

Will check out the ice cream! :9 :9 :9

I can eat just about any way! I'm so jealous! :hi:

it was just a stick with a root ball when the UPS truck delivered it and it is now 16 -18 feet tall. It was what the company (Burgess I think) calls a 'rocket tree', meaning it is older with a larger root ball than the seedlings that you normally buy.

It also surprised me that it made in our area of southeastern NC. Check your climate, you may be able to grow one, it only takes one as they are self-pollinating. :hi:

on the agenda around here, so I imagine it wouldn't be too hard to slip in an almond, too. :hi:

and I see enough fruit trees I want to break the bank. :o

http://www.treesofantiquity.com/index.php?main_page=index

Click on Heirloom Trees :hi:

Now I got the "I wants!" Bad jane! Bad, bad jane! Shouldn't oughta posted that. :spank:

Diamond Chili Spiced Almonds
From: Diamond Nuts

Ingredients
3 cups Diamond Whole Almonds
4-½ teaspoons vegetable oil
1-½ tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1-½ teaspoon chili powder
1-½ teaspoon oregano***
1 teaspoon ground cumin***
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Directions
Combine almonds and oil in large skillet. Cook over medium-low heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. While almonds are cooking, combine all spices (ingredients 3 through 8) in food processor or blender, turning on and off, until finely ground. When almonds are done cooking immediately transfer to large bowl and toss with seasoning blend to coat thoroughly, spread on baking sheet to cool completely. Store in airtight container up to 1 month.


***I made these and they are TASTY! (However The first batch of the spices didn't smell good to me, so I threw out the spices and started over without the oregeno and cumin. Much better!) Also you don't need to blenderize the spices beforehand. And to save on washing, just add the spices to the nuts in the skillet, stir well. Cool in that same skillet. Store in a container in fridge.


http://www.diamondnuts.com/recipes/recipe_box/recipe.php?RecipeId=165

http://www.diamondnuts.com/recipes/search/?SearchQuery=almonds

http://www.diamondnuts.com/recipes/recipe_box/recipe.php?RecipeId=165

Those look great for munchies for movie nite at home! :hi: Plus it looks like you could tweak that recipe a lot of different ways for your personal tastes.

make cranberry almond thumbprints.

Take any old butter cookie recipe and replace half the butter (or more) with the almond paste.

Roll the dough into 1/2-3/4 inch balls and drop them on the cookie sheet.

Roll the cranberries around in some superfine sugar and press one each into the balls.

Bake.

Enjoy.

I KNOW I will make some of these!

Thanks! :hi:

that cranberries and almonds have an unexpected affinty.

Enjoy.

what a cool thing to have an almond tree!

It doesn't take much space as some varieties only get 12 feet tall. My tree is in my front yard :blush:

the house and the damned squirrels ate them all while they were still green.

:mad:

with our crowd of 'farm cats', they tend to stay at the edge of the yard at the woods. They haven't been a problem with the pecan trees across the pond either. I will say we have many, many oaks, pines, and some Hickory trees on the place so there is plenty for them to eat.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=236&topic_id=14910#15150

I've made this a couple times and liked it.

That looks great! :hi: