How to make homemade marzipan

Takes 120 minutes | Serves 10 |

Homemade marzipan, marzipan figures, and marzipan confections are traditions often associated with Christmas and Easter. This classic recipe includes step-by-step instructions for perfect marzipan and tips for decoration. Check out the photos for inspiration.

Ingredients

500 g

2 count

Steps

Preparing the Almonds

Boil water in a pot and add the almonds. Remove them when the brown shell starts to loosen, after a couple of minutes.
Place the almonds on a kitchen towel, fold it over, and knead. This loosens the shell. Squeeze the almonds out of their shells.
Dry the almonds well, either on low heat in the oven for about 1 hour, or longer on the kitchen counter. They can stay overnight if necessary.

Making the Marzipan

Grind the almonds in a grinder or food processor one or two times.
Add powdered sugar and egg white, kneading into a firm dough. If dry, add more egg white.
For flavored marzipan, add lemon, cognac, or sherry, and food coloring if desired.
Wrap in plastic and let it rest in the fridge for at least a couple of hours.
Form into balls or figures, dip in chocolate and sprinkles if desired. Marzipan confectionery makes a great gift for Christmas or Easter.

Nutritional Information

0 calories per serving