Almond syrup
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Homemade almond syrup turns out incredibly tasty, aromatic, and highly concentrated. For a more attractive color, you can add a bit of orange juice to the syrup, and for longer storage, a little vodka can be added. The ready dessert can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, you need to blanch the almonds. Of course, you can buy peeled almonds, but it's quite easy to do it yourself. Place the almonds in a saucepan with boiling water (remove the pan from heat first) for 1–2 minutes. Then cool them under running water and remove the skins. Thoroughly dry the peeled almonds and chop them finely with a knife.
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Step 2
2. Pour sugar into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Depending on taste preferences, up to 3 kilograms of sugar can be used.
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Step 3
3. Next, add the almond flour and chopped nuts. The recipe for almond syrup can also be enhanced with almond extract.
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Step 4
4. Pour water over everything and place over heat. You can use regular or mineral water.
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Step 5
5. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for about 10-12 minutes. Then remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let steep for 10-12 hours so the almond syrup can fully infuse. Once the syrup has become sufficiently concentrated, strain it through a sieve or cheesecloth and pour it into a suitable container. This is truly an incredible syrup that is definitely worth trying.