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fromBon Appetit
1 day agoFor These Italian Desserts, More Is More
Italian baked goods feature almond extract, citrus zest, espresso, candied fruit, and boozy glazes that create bold, aromatic, maximalist desserts.
The ingredient is a combination of highly-concentrated bitter almond oil, alcohol, and water, yielding a more distinctive taste than vanilla extract. Recipes typically require less than a teaspoon. On the palate, marzipan-y almond extract resembles amaretto liqueur - no mystery considering almonds belong to the same stone fruit family as apricots (amaretto is made from apricot kernels). "I also love the way it pairs with stone fruit, so I often add a dash of almond extract to cherry or peach recipes, like pie fillings," McDowell continues.