When it comes to nuts you cannot forget about almonds. Almonds are a very good source of carbohydrates that include dietary fibers, sugars, and starch. It is also considered high in monounsaturated fat, which helps lower LDL cholesterol levels. You can eat a handful of mixed nuts every day.
You can find almond trees mainly in the countries of the Middle East and South Asia. An almond is inside a fleshy shell, like a peach or plum. This meaty part tastes very good when you let it mature. Many people don’t know about this.
Almond is one of the integral ingredients of many cakes and fudge recipes. I use almonds in all my cakes and fudge recipes. It gives rich creamy texture and flavor to the recipe. You can use almonds in a variety of recipes You can mix almond powder into any sauce and it gives a thick creamy finishing touch to the sauce. You can prepare almond smoothie or use almond flakes in vanilla ice cream as a topping.
Almond fudge is a dessert that has a delicate sweetness and almond goodness. To make this delicious treat, cook the almonds over medium heat and add other ingredients as described below.
I tried making this fudge with condensed milk and it turned out just as good as the traditional recipe. The saffron gives it a majestic flavor and goes very well with the nut candy. Try this for a potluck, festival, or party and your guests will love this subtle sweet dish.
Finally, who doesn’t like dessert? It is delicious and a must have relish after a nice candlelit dinner. This is one of the best dessert recipes I have found. This is how you prepare it.
Ingredients
- Almonds – 2 cups
- Butter –2 tablespoons
- Condensed milk–1/2 cup
- Cardamom powder – 1 teaspoon
- Whipped cream – 1 cup
- Saffron–1/2 teaspoon
recipe
Soak the almonds in water overnight. Peel the skin of the almonds and mix them in a blender with the whipping cream until they form a fine and homogeneous paste. Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a skillet over low heat. Add the almond paste and keep stirring the mixture. Add the sugar, cardamom powder and stir for 20 minutes. Mix in the condensed milk and remaining butter and stir for another 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a greased plate and press gently. Cool and sprinkle saffron on top. Cut into pieces and serve. Please be sure to leave a comment.
