Cherries: You can use fresh or frozen cherries when making these muffins. Wash fresh cherries thoroughly, then remove the ...

ALMOND EXTRACT Properties: Strong (a little goes a long way), up to 90% flavorless alcohol, fragrant and colorless Uses: Desserts, custards, hot coffee or milk-based beverages, milkshakes ...

It takes 100 pounds of kernels to make 1.7 ounces of bitter almond oil, so the natural product is very expensive compared to the synthetic benzaldehyde in “imitation” almond extract.

Add butter, almond extract (if using), vanilla extract, salt, and 1 Tbsp. flour; pulse until almond cream is smooth. Step 2 Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface just to smooth out any creases.