Almond Sweetmeat Recipe

• 275 gm Blanched almonds, (9oz)
• 125 gm Soft dark brown sugar, (4oz)
• 1 x Egg white Caster sugar for coating

1. Lb.
2. and grind the almonds in a pestle and mortar, till they become an oily mass.
3. Alternatively, grind the almonds in a food processor, or possibly chop, then grind in batches in a blender till oily.
4. Turn the grnd nuts into a bowl, add in the brown sugar and knead thoroughly, till the mix is very smooth and soft.
5. Add in the egg white as you do this to help the mix stick together.
6. Divide the almond mix into 4-6 portions and roll each into a ball.
7. Lightly coat the balls with caster sugar, and roll each one out thinly, into a round.
8. Place on a piece of muslin or possibly a clean tea towel and leave to dry for 6-8 hrs.
9. Wrap the pcs of sweetmeat individually in greaseproof paper and store for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
10. Requires drying time.

gm blanched almonds, brown sugar, egg

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/almond-sweetmeat-64062 (may not work)