It is no secret that sliced almonds pack a healthy punch and are great for snacking or as an addition to many recipes.

The almond flavour in the sponge is subtle, and a lot of it comes from the almonds as they toast on the top instead, which is how we prefer it. Although our warehouse is fully air-conditioned, these more fragile items are put in cold storage (freezer or refrigeration unit) for maximum freshness.Be sure to blind bake the pastry if you do this to avoid the excess liquid from the fruit causing a "soggy bottom". But then you have the cake-like top; an almond sponge, slightly denser than what you would want on it’s own but paired with the jam and pastry, it has the perfect amount of bounce and bite. When cooking with sliced almonds, people often struggle with knowing when to add them to a dish, how to toast them and if they can be substituted with other nuts.

I needed to bake the pastry base an extra 5 minutes and the whole tart an extra ten minutes but the result was perfect.This slice really didn’t last long in our house, and we think it makes a lovely treat that’s just a little bit different to our usual scones or traybakes. Some believe butter gives a better flavour to a cake, but margarine does make a better textured and more predictable sponge. This perfect tea-time treat is much easier to make than what you’d possibly expect when looking at the end result. Generally, if the almonds have a sour or rancid smell, or if they have a yellowish hue, it’s best to throw them out. If we look at the various possible packaging in which food may be packaged, PET has the second smallest ecological footprint (just after glass with a deposit, but well ahead of glass without a deposit or for aluminum packaging).

All the nutritional benefits of raw almonds but with the convenience of already being chopped for easy toasting or mixing into dishes. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it is accurate, it is not a substitute for your reading the product packaging and label prior to use. They would probably last a little longer but start to become a bit dry in the cake part and the pastry soggy! Almonds are characterised by their large, light-coloured kernels with thin skin, flatter shape and mild flavour.For those with allergies to almonds, other sliced or chopped nuts such as walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts can be used as replacements. And if you want to make your almond slice extra special, why not throw on a handful of fresh raspberries also? The almond pieces can also be lightly toasted under the grill/in an oven or gently dry roasted in a non-stick frying pan. The the strips of almond are equally tasty when sprinkled into cooked green vegetables (French Beans), green salads, pasta salad or cous cous. While iHerb strives to ensure the accuracy of its product images and information, some manufacturing changes to packaging and/or ingredients may be pending update on our site.