How to Make Best Homemade Marzipan - A Step-by-Step Guide

Marzipan is a delicious and versatile confection that has been enjoyed for centuries. Made from just a few simple ingredients, marzipan is easy to make at home and can be used in a wide variety of desserts and baked goods. Whether you're making marzipan candies, using it to decorate a cake, or incorporating it into pastries, having a homemade version on hand is sure to take your creations to the next level.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups whole almonds
  • 1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
  • water as needed
  • 3 drops almond extract (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Place almonds in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for a few minutes until cool enough to handle.
  • Slip almonds out of their skins one by one, leaving the remaining almonds in the warm water. Drain almonds in a colander.
  • Place almonds and confectioners' sugar in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process to a paste. Add cold water, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon at a time, if the paste is too dry. Scrape the sides a few times to ensure even processing. Add a few drops of almond extract towards the end of the process. Process marzipan until it is smooth and no longer grainy.
  • Wrap marzipan in plastic wrap and store in a cool, dry place.
  • Nutrition

    171 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 0mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 151mg