Homemade Marzipan Recipe
Diet : GF, Vegetarian, Eggless
Calories: 7
Adjust Servings Here: 2 cups
Description
Marzipan, or almond paste, is an absolute treat. This 5-minute recipe for homemade marzipan requires no special skills or equipment. Use it in baked pastry or to decorate a cake. You can also try making traditional treats like marzipan fruits, chocolate truffles, and Easter eggs.
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200 g) Almond meal ground almonds
- 7 oz (200 g) Powdered sugar confectioners sugar / Icing sugar
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) Light corn syrup (or simple syrup or water)
- ¼ tsp Almond extract
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp Rose extract optional
- 2 tbsp Water as needed for kneading
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the almond meal and powdered sugar. Pulse until smooth, about a minute or two.7 oz Almond meal, 7 oz Powdered sugar
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add the light corn syrup, almond, and vanilla extract. Combine well. And if necessary, add one or two tablespoons of water or sugar syrup.4 tbsp Light corn syrup, 1/4 tsp Almond extract, 1 tsp Vanilla extract, 1/8 tsp Rose extract, 2 tbsp Water
- Lightly knead on a work surface until you have a smooth ball. But overkneading can cause the almonds to release oil, making the marzipan oily.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and store until ready to use.Pro tip - Marzipan must be wrapped well in plastic, or it can dry out easily. When ready to use, lightly knead to make it pliable again.
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