How to Make Marzipan Candy - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you have a sweet tooth and like to indulge in confections that are both rich and decadent, then marzipan candy should definitely be on your list of treats to try. Marzipan candy is a traditional European sweet that's made from a simple combination of ground almonds and sugar, and often flavored with almond extract or rose water. It's a delightful treat that can be enjoyed on its own or used as an ingredient in other desserts. Making marzipan candy at home is surprisingly easy, and the end ...

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces almond paste
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ cup corn syrup
  • 3 drops any color food coloring

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 pound marzipan

  • Break almond paste into small pieces over a medium bowl. Add 1 cup of confectioners' sugar and work it in with your hands until incorporated. It will be crumbly. Add another 3/4 cup of sugar and work it in really well. Pour in corn syrup and work it in until evenly blended. Spread remaining sugar out on a clean work surface and knead dough until smooth and uniform, 3 to 5 minutes. If dough seems too sticky, knead in more sugar. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour. It should have the consistency of modeling dough.
  • Break off small pieces of marzipan to color, kneading in color thoroughly until you arrive at desired color. Then blend colored pieces into larger portions of dough. Dust a work surface and rolling pin with confectioners' sugar. Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using small cookie cutters to make candies.
  • Nutrition

    138 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 5mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 45mg