how many grams in a teaspoon of almond paste?

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things people ask

• Will a teaspoon of almond paste really change the flavor of a recipe?
  Yes — almond paste is roughly half almonds and half sugar, so 5 g delivers about 2.5 g of finely ground almonds plus the natural bitter-almond aromatics. Whisked into a single serving of pastry cream, rice pudding, or pancake batter for two, that teaspoon registers clearly. It is a common substitute when you do not want to open a bottle of almond extract for one recipe.
• Can I use a teaspoon of almond paste instead of a quarter teaspoon of almond extract?
  Roughly, yes. A teaspoon of paste (5.4 g) gives a softer, rounder almond note than an equivalent dose of extract because you also get sugar and almond fat instead of just alcohol-carried flavor. For cakes and creams the swap works one-for-one against a quarter teaspoon of extract; for clear glazes or syrups stick with extract since the paste will cloud them.
• How do I dissolve a teaspoon of almond paste evenly into a small amount of liquid?
  Drop the 5 g portion into a small bowl with a teaspoon of warm milk, cream, or melted butter and mash it against the side with the back of the spoon until it forms a smooth paste. Then whisk in the rest of your liquid a tablespoon at a time. Skipping the warming step leaves grainy specks that will not break down once the mixture hits a cold custard or batter.

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