Marzipan II

Making your own marzipan or almond paste couldn’t possibly be any easier – or tastier!

Summary

  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time:
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  • Total Time: 5 min
  • Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (144g) very finely ground blanched almond flour/meal
    • 1 3/4 cup (168g) for marzipan vs. almond paste
  • 1 1/2 cups (170g) powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons quality pure almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon quality food grade rose water
  • 1 egg white – room temperature

Directions

  • Place the almond flour and powdered sugar in a food processor and pulse until combined and any lumps are broken up. Add the almond extract and rose water and pulse to combine. Add the egg white and process until a thick dough is formed. If the mass is still too wet and sticky, add more powdered sugar and ground almonds. Keep in mind that it will become firmer after it’s been refrigerated.
  • Turn the almond marzipan out onto a work surface and knead it a few times. Form it into a log, wrap it up in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • Will keep for at least a month in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer. Bring to room temperature before using in any recipe.
  • Makes 13-14 ounces of marzipan or almond paste

Adjustments / Notes

  • Egg white is what is traditionally used. If you’re concerned about raw egg you can use pasteurized egg whites in the carton instead. If you absolutely must (though I don’t recommend it), you can use a few tablespoons of corn syrup, golden syrup, other sticky liquid sweetener instead.  * Marzipan vs. Almond Paste – the difference: Almond paste is softer and is used in baked goods. Marzipan is firmer and is used in making candies/chocolates or as fondant for cakes. Marzipan also uses rose water. To adjust this recipe according to what you’re using it for, follow this recipe as instructed for almond paste (I still include the rose water because it tastes amazing), or add an extra 1/4 cup or more of almond flour/meal until you reach a firmer consistency (one that you can roll out with a rolling pin without it sticking) for marzipan.

History

  • 2021-12-23 – Made using 1 3/4 cups (168g) almond flour and it built a good log after a little kneading that seems like it can be rolled out properly to top the Christmas cake.

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