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Odense Almond Paste
Odense Almond Paste is manufactured in Denmark, using the finest California almonds that have been blanched, mixed with sugar, and rolled through Italian millstones. Adding the delicate flavor of almonds can make an ordinary recipe extraordinary.
Blueberry Almond Bars
12 servings
25 minutes to assemble
To Bake: 15 minutes crust, plus 40 minutes filling
Total time: 80 minutes
CRUST: 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, chopped into small pieces 1/3 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons ice water 1/2 teaspoon almond extract FILLING: 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste, grated 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, no pith (white of rind) 2 cups blueberries
9" X 13" baking dish
Food Processor or Mixer
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9" X 13" baking dish.
- In a food processor (fitted with a metal blade) or with a pastry cutter and bowl; add flour, butter, sugar, water and extract. Pulse, or cut in butter until mixture is the texture of sand. Press evenly into baking dish. The bottom of a measuring cup makes this step easy. Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F.
- Add Almond Paste, granulated and brown sugar to food processor (or mixer). Pulse, or mix until mixture is fine crumbs.
- Add eggs and mix to smooth paste. Add in 1/2 cup of the flour, baking powder and lemon. Beat until combined.
- Add blueberries to a medium bowl and toss with remaining tablespoon of flour.
- Add almond filling to blueberries, and gently fold together with a rubber spatula until combined. Pour mixture into pre-baked crust and bake for 40 minutes, or until top is a deep golden brown and firm to touch.
Note: Watch time carefully, because dark colored baking dishes cook faster than light colored dishes.
Blueberry Almond Bars
Nutrition Facts:*
CALORIES: 350
FAT: 13g
CHOLESTEROL: 65mg
SODIUM: 90mg
CARBS: 54g
PROTEIN: 6g
*Nutrition Facts are estimates only. For questions or specific information, email facts@andreprost.com
