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Orgeat, iced almond drink

Orgeat, iced almond drink

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A refreshing drink: almonds soaked overnight, blended with water and a touch of cinnamon, sweetened, then strained into almond milk, served chilled or as …

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Recipe from EdytaT, Persino, Superjurek, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This almond jam is a delight for the taste buds. It’s easy to make and incredibly delicious, adding a touch of sweetness to your meals.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time1 hr
  • Resting14 hr
  • Total15 hr 30 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Calories1288 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodNo cooking required
  • Estimated cost$9.95 $1.24 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

8 people
  • $9.18
  • $0.77

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 2 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Rinse the almonds several times and soak them for 12 hours.
  2. Rinse them again and dry them. ≈ 2 min
  3. Grind them into a paste using a mortar and pestle, or finely chop them by gradually adding water. ≈ 4 min
  4. Add the cinnamon stick and let it rest in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  5. Add the sugar and stir until it is completely dissolved. ≈ 4 min
  6. Pass the mixture through a metal sieve lined with cloth to obtain a milky liquid. ≈ 3 min
  7. Serve chilled, or as a granita: freeze, stirring occasionally.

The bill

Orgeat, iced almond drink

  • 1 kilogram of almonds$9.18
  • 1 kilogram of sugar$0.77

Total$9.95

that's $1.24 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Nutrition per serving

Calories1288 kcal
Fat65.6 g
Saturated fat4.9 g
Carbohydrates135.6 g
Sugars130.4 g
Fiber12.4 g
Protein26.8 g
Salt0.07 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 kilogram of almonds
  • 1 kilogram of sugar
  • 5 liters of water
  • 1 cinnamon stick

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