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Preparing Fresh Coconut

Puncture the three “eyes” on the coconut with a screwdriver or an ice pick and shake out and discard the liquid. Set the coconut in a 400 degree oven on a rack adjusted to the lower third position and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the coconut and let it cool until you can handle it,…

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Almonds

The most important thing to remember about nuts, is that they are perishable. They are better kept in their shell than out, and they’ll stay fresh longer if left whole than chopped. Store shelled nuts in the freezer and bring them to room temperature before using. Almonds are sold whole with their skins on (unblanched,…

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Almond Paste

Almond paste is marzipan’s firmer, ever-so-slightly less malleable cousin. For most of your decorating projects, you can substitute one for the other. However, in baking, if your recipe calls for almond paste, you will need to use it instead of the marzipan. Almond paste is a blend of ground almonds, confectioner’s sugar and corn syrup. …

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