Homemade Marzipan

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 6

Delicious Homemade Marzipan recipe for your sweet cravings

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

125

Sugar

15g

Fat

Marzipan is a sweet and chewy confectionery made from ground almonds, sugar, and egg that has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages in Europe. It is widely used in many traditional European desserts and pastries, such as cakes, cookies, and sweets. This Homemade Marzipan recipe is quick and easy to make at home using only a few simple ingredients and can be shaped and colored to fit any occasion.

Instructions

1.	Combine caster sugar, icing sugar, and ground almonds in a large mixing bowl.
2.	Use a zester to grate the zest of an orange into the mixing bowl with the sugar and almond mixture.
3.	Add the juice of the orange, the egg, and egg yolk to the mixing bowl.
4.	Use your hands to knead the mixture together until everything is well combined.
5.	Dust a clean work surface with icing sugar and transfer the marzipan onto it.
6.	Roll out the marzipan using a rolling pin until it is about 1 cm thick.
7.	Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut the marzipan into the desired shapes.
8.	Serve and enjoy!

PROS

Homemade Marzipan is a delicious sweet treat that can be enjoyed as is or used as a versatile ingredient in many dessert recipes.

It is easy and quick to make at home with only a few simple ingredients.

The orange zest and juice gives it a refreshing and citrusy taste.

CONS

Marzipan is high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It is not suitable for people with nut allergies as it contains ground almonds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although Marzipan is not a particularly healthy food, it contains ground almonds that are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats that can help lower cholesterol levels and promote heart health.
Almonds are also a good source of vitamin E, magnesium, and calcium, which are important for maintaining good bone and skin health.

	175 g caster sugar
	175 g icing sugar , plus extra
	icing sugar , for dusting
	250 g ground almonds
	1 orange , juice and zest of , grated
	1 egg
	1 egg yolk