Nielsen-Massey Pure Almond Extract has a clean, concentrated almond flavour made from natural bitter almond oil. It adds depth and warmth to both simple and richly flavoured bakes, and because it is quite powerful, only a small amount is usually needed.
I particularly like almond extract with fruit, where it can lift flavours such as cherry, peach, raspberry, strawberry and plum without overwhelming them. It also pairs beautifully with vanilla, chocolate, maple and butterscotch, making it useful for everything from cakes and biscuits to pastries, custards and ice cream.
Beyond baking, a few drops can also add an almond note to coffee, milkshakes, smoothies, sauces and dressings. It is especially good in banana bread, pumpkin bread and nut breads, where it adds another layer of flavour.
The ingredients are alcohol (90%), natural oil of bitter almond and water. Nielsen-Massey also describes the extract as Kosher certified, gluten-free certified, all-natural, allergen-free and GMO-free.
Flavouring guide: ¼ teaspoon almond extract mixed with 1 tablespoon sugar can be used to give roughly the flavouring effect of 1 tablespoon almond paste.
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