RECIPE : Marzipan

Egg-Free Marzipan

Category: Cakes, Frostings & Fillings
Yield: 400 g (approx.)
Author: Ian
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Ingredients

  • 200 g ground almonds.
  • 120 g icing sugar
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • 25 ml amaretto
  • 15 ml water

Instructions

  • Add the ground almonds and icing sugar to the bowl of a food processor with the blade attached, and blitz at full speed for 15 seconds.
    200 g ground almonds., 120 g icing sugar
  • Add the almond extract, amaretto and enough water to bring the mixture together in lumps.
    ½ tsp almond extract, 25 ml amaretto, 15 ml water
  • Turn out onto a large work surface dusted with icing sugar, and knead until a smooth paste.
  • Store the marzipan double wrapped in cling film until ready to use.