Soggy bottom crusts are the enemy of perfect apple pies, but just a bit of almond paste can prevent juicy filling from wreaking havoc on your precious pastry. Simply make a double crust as usual (the ...

Kringle, the almond-scented Swedish pastry, evokes cold mornings, warm fires and special occasions. Like the SAT. Back when college testing was a morning’s lark, not a yearlong slog, our friends ...

QUESTION: What is and where do you find almond paste? – Dolores Stachura, Novi. ANSWER: At most grocery and specialty stores, almond paste is found in the baking aisle. It’s sold in 8-ounce cans or ...