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Marzipan Candies

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Classic homemade marzipan made from ground almonds, confectioners' sugar and egg white, then shaped into decorative candies and left to dry before serving.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2
Calories: 2270.3
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
Classic homemade marzipan made from ground almonds, confectioners' sugar and egg white, then shaped into decorative candies and left to dry before serving.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound almonds, shelled and blanched
  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg white, unbeaten
  • 3 tablespoons rosewater or orangewater
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Lemon juice, if needed
Directions
  1. 1
    Dry the blanched almonds thoroughly, then grind them into a fine powder.
  2. 2
    Combine the ground almonds, confectioners' sugar, egg white and just enough rosewater or orangewater to form a stiff but pliable dough.
  3. 3
    Knead the dough until smooth.
  4. 4
    Dust a work surface with confectioners' sugar and shape the marzipan into fruit, flowers, animals or other desired forms.
  5. 5
    Tint with food coloring if desired.
  6. 6
    Decorate with colored sugar or chocolate as desired.
  7. 7
    If the dough becomes too stiff, knead in a few drops of lemon juice, rosewater or orangewater.
  8. 8
    Allow the shaped candies to dry in a cool, airy place for 24 hours.
  9. 9
    Store in an airtight container once completely dry.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2270.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 118.8g183%
Saturated Fat 10.0g50%
Cholesterol 186.5mg63%
Sodium 64.3mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 276.6g93%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g114%
Sugars 237.5g
Protein 54.6g110%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: marzipan, almonds, candy, german, rosewater, orangewater, confectioners sugar
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