What's the difference between almond paste and almond filling?

Table of Contents:

1. What's the difference between almond paste and almond filling?
2. Is cake and pastry filling the same as pie filling?
3. Can I buy marzipan at the grocery store?
4. What does marzipan taste like?
5. Why is pistachio food green?
6. What nut is in marzipan?
7. How do you use raw pistachios?

What's the difference between almond paste and almond filling?

What is the difference between Almond Filling and Almond Paste? ... The Almond Filling is a jam-like filling for cakes, pastries, and cookies. The Almond Paste is usually mixed or cut into a recipe for an almond flavor, or as a layer in tarts and pies.

Is cake and pastry filling the same as pie filling?

Pastry fillings are much more intense, more concentrated than pie fillings. When you choose your filling, consider the ratio of filling to pastry. In a pie, there is a lot of filling and not much pastry. ... The intensity of a pastry filling is much stronger than that of a pie filling.

Can I buy marzipan at the grocery store?

Grocery stores sell marzipan (typically near chips and other baking supplies), but it's frightfully expensive.

What does marzipan taste like?

nutty

Why is pistachio food green?

According to our favorite science buff, Harold McGee, the green color of a pistachio comes from chlorophyll, just like green plants and vegetables. It's unique among other nuts and seeds for this feature. Pistachios grown in cooler climate have especially vibrant color.

What nut is in marzipan?

ground almonds

How do you use raw pistachios?

If you purchased raw pistachios, you can eat them raw or you can roast them. To roast, simply spread them out evenly on a baking pan and bake at 325F until they are light brown and fragrant (5-10 minutes). Be sure to check the nuts frequently and to stir them to ensure even toasting.