What is it?

An intensely flavored liquid made by combining almond oil (from bitter almonds) with ethyl alcohol, almond extract is used similarly to vanilla extract to add flavor mainly to baked goods and other desserts.

Don’t have it?

In some recipes, amaretto can stand in for almond extract.

How to choose:

Choose those that are all-natural. Artificially flavored extracts are not as complex tasting and often taste fake.

How to prep:

Because its flavor is strong, measure accurately; too much extract can easily overpower other flavors.

How to store:

Store well-sealed in a cool, dry place.

Recipes

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  Kourabiedes

  I used to make these Greek melt-in-your-mouth cookies with my father every holiday season. You can use regular toasted almonds as he did, but I love the sweeter, more delicate…

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  Italian Neapolitan Cookies

  These buttery cookies are a traditional Italian treat and easier to make than they look. The recipe uses one dough divided onto three portions and flavored with almond, mocha, and…

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  No-Bake Almond Cheesecake with Cherry-Kirsch Compote

  Cherries and almonds are a classic combination. In this creamy no-bake cheesecake, a swirl of cherry juice on the top makes this dessert a real showstopper.

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  Nectarine-Strawberry Sheet Pan Pie

  Nectarines lend zing to the sweetness of the strawberries and a hint of almond.

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  Pistachio Frozen Yogurt with Salted Caramel

  Pistachios add richness and bursts of bright green to this tangy, creamy fro-yo, made better with a generous topping of caramel sauce.

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  Apricot Almond Cardamom Sweet Rolls

  A layer of apricot preserves in the filling of these rolls adds a sweet-tart note, while almonds lend crunch.

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  True Love Cake

  This sticky semolina cake is the first cake I ever made in my grandmother’s kitchen in Sri Lanka. The fragrant, cashew-studded treat is served throughout that country at teatime or…

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  Apricot-Flax Oat Bars

  High in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseeds combine with oats and almonds to give these caramelly bars a rustic chunkiness, while the honey lends a wonderful toffee-like texture. If…

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  Orange-Almond倒扣着的蛋糕

  Almond and orange is a classic flavor combination that never gets old. Here, ground almonds and orange zest are incorporated into the cake batter, while sliced almonds add a toasty…

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  Marcona Almond Butter Cookies

  These crisp little treats are like peanut butter cookies, only better. They’re perfect with a cup of tea, coffee, or milk.