Orgeat
Preparation

Orgeat

Ingredients

  • 2 cups
    blanched almonds
  • 1½ cups
    sugar
  • 1¼ cups
    water
  • 1 oz
    brandy
  • ½ tsp
    orange flower water

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pulse the almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Set aside.

  2. 2.

    Combine the sugar and water in a pot over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Boil the syrup for 3 minutes, then add the ground almonds.

  3. 3.

    Turn the heat to low and simmer for another three minutes, then slowly increase the temperature to medium-high. Just before it starts to boil, remove it from the heat and cover with a lid.

  4. 4.

    Allow the covered nut mixture to infuse for at least 3 hours or up to 8 hours. Then strain it through 2 layers of cheesecloth, discarding the ground almonds for another use.

  5. 5.

    Stir the brandy and orange flower water into the syrup.

  6. 6.

    Use a small funnel to portion the orgeat into bottles or a jar. Seal and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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