Homemade Marzipan Paste

Homemade marzipan paste is so much better for you and your family. No fillers, no preservatives or other nasty ingredients. It is easy to make and keeps quite well in the fridge.

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Homemade Marzipan Recipe

Recipe

Homemade Marzipan Paste

Angela Schofield

5 from 1 vote

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Cuisine German

Servings 12 oz.

Calories 144 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 quart water
• 1 ½ cups whole almonds with skin
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp. rose water OR
• 1 tbsp. pure almond extract plus 1 tbsp. water

Instructions

 

• Bring water to a boil and add almonds.
• Let boil for about 2 min.
• Strain and let cool on a clean kitchen towel for a few minutes.
• Press almonds out of their shell by using your thumb and pointer finger.
• Grind almonds in a food processor to a very fine texture.
• Add the ground almonds, powdered sugar, and liquid to a large bowl.
• Knead to a smooth dough.
• Shape into 2 logs, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until usage.

Nutrition

Yield: 1ozCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

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