But trust me when I say they are a deceivingly easy bake, especially when you break each layer down into stages and tackle them each one at a time. The pastry has enough butter not to stick but you want to ensure the sides of the sponge don’t stick. Finished with some crispy flaked almonds, which catch just a little bit of colour and extra flavour as the Almond Slice bakes.

Generally, if the almonds have a sour or rancid smell, or if they have a yellowish hue, it’s best to throw them out. However, we would suggest 3-4 days would be best in an airtight container so they retain their freshness. Unfortunately, we cannot take back pots because we are not allowed to reuse them for hygienic reasons. For more information on our use of your personal information and your rights, see our Privacy Policy.We’ve not tried it ourselves but as all of the elements could be frozen separately we imagine it would be fine!

This perfect tea-time treat is much easier to make than what you’d possibly expect when looking at the end result. Natural almonds with brown skins left intact sliced thinly, lengthwise, in-house for a beautiful two-toned look. It makes the sponge nice and light but does mean it’s slightly less almond or “marzipan” tasting, which we actually prefer. uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties.While iHerb strives to ensure the accuracy of its product images and information, some manufacturing changes to packaging and/or ingredients may be pending update on our site. By making our packaging more robust, we have succeeded in significantly reducing the amount of damages during transit.

Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. Change the flavour up by using different jams, or you can add a layer of fruit, like raspberries, in addition to the jam. If we look at the various possible packaging in which food may be packaged, PET has the second smallest ecological footprint (just after glass with a deposit, but well ahead of glass without a deposit or for aluminum packaging).Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), spread the almonds in an even layer on the baking sheet, and bake for 5-10 minutes. Slivered almonds are almonds that have been peeled, split in half, then cut into tiny strips (slivers). Making the first pastry layer of this almond slice recipe takes the longest amount of time, as you’ll need to prepare the pastry, chill it, roll it out and then blind bake it before allowing it to cool a bit. As a healthy, nutrient-rich food, almonds are a popular option for those seeking to add a boost of nutrition to their daily meals.

We recommend that you read labels, warnings and directions of all products before use and not rely solely on the information provided by iHerb. In the event of any safety concerns or for any other information about a product please carefully read any instructions provided on the label or packaging and contact the manufacturer. Make sure to package them properly in freezer-safe bags or containers to prevent them from absorbing odors from the freezer. How much water you need depends on the flour so we suggest starting with 2-3 tablespoons and then adding more as needed.A lovely recipe – I’ve been using a different one for a few years which is ‘ok’ but I think the absence of almond extract actually makes them tastier! Manufactured on shared equipment, may contain other tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, milk, or sesame seeds. Prick the pastry with a fork, place baking paper over it and blind baking beads or uncooked rice if you don’t have any. They are also rich is magnesium, calcium, selenium, iron, potassium, niacin, phosphorous, copper and zinc. However, if you would like a stronger almond or “marzipan” sort of taste, we would recommend adding a teaspoon of almond essence to the mix as well.