Easy Homemade Marzipan Recipe

Marzipan is too expensive, but you want something sweet? Cook it yourself! Marzipan is a delicacy loved by many. Making it is not as difficult as it might seem. If you follow the instructions and you already have experience making sweets, you will succeed!
cook time: 50 min
Ruby Colston
Easy Homemade Marzipan Recipe

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

101
Calories
4g
Fat
14g
Carbs
2g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

For cooking almonds:

Water 1.5 l

For marzipan:

Almond 1 cup
Sugar 1 cup
Water 0.25 cup
Almond extract 0.2 tsp
Powdered sugar 3 tbsp
Food coloring 1 tsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make homemade marzipan? Prepare all ingredients. Please note that you may need a little more water for marzipan (boil a small amount separately and cool), as well as powdered sugar for sprinkling.

Step 2

Step 2
First, boil the water for cooking the almonds, put the almonds in boiling water and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then the grains need to be cleaned. The grains will peel easily; if you press on the kernel, the skin will come off the nut.

Step 3

Step 3
Rinse the peeled almond kernels in a colander, let drain and dry in a frying pan for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Under no circumstances should the nuts be toasted!

Step 4

Step 4
Grind the almonds in a blender until the consistency resembles thick semolina porridge.

Step 5

Step 5
Now let’s make the syrup: add water to the sugar and let it cook, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to let the syrup turn into caramel!

Step 6

Step 6
The density of the syrup should be such that if we take a drop of syrup in our hands, it can be rolled into a soft ball. Add almonds to syrup. Cook, stirring, for another 2-3 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat, let the mixture cool slightly, drop almond essence into it and mix again in a blender.

Step 7

Step 7
The result should be a soft, elastic mass that can be easily cut and take any shape. Sprinkle the cutting board with powdered sugar. Place the almond mixture on it and roll it out with a rolling pin to the required thickness. If your marzipan crumbles, add a little water, in small portions, until elasticity is achieved. If, on the contrary, the marzipan is a little runny and doesn’t mold well, then you need to thicken the mass to the desired consistency with powdered sugar.

Step 8

Step 8
In this form, marzipan can be used as a filling for baked goods or simply as candy. To make decorations out of marzipan, food coloring is added. Squeeze a little paint onto the marzipan and knead it with your hands until the entire piece is evenly colored.

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