Homemade Marzipan (Almond Paste)

Name: Homemade Marzipan (Almond Paste)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups very finely ground blanched almond flour; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; OR 1 1/2 cups Swerve Confectioner Sweetener; 2 teaspoons quality pure almond extract; 1 teaspoon quality food grade rose water; 1 egg white OR 3 tablespoons water OR 3 tablespoons liquid sweetener (e.g. agave syrup, corn syrup, etc)

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
6
Calories
281 kcal
Course
Dessert, Condiments
Cuisine
German, Italian

Homemade Marzipan (Almond Paste)

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Making your own marzipan or almond paste saves a lot of money and it couldn't possibly be easier - or tastier!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 cups very finely ground blanched almond flour
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
OR 1 1/2 cups Swerve Confectioner Sweetener (sugar-free alternative)
2 teaspoons quality pure almond extract
1 teaspoon quality food grade rose water
1 egg white OR 3 tablespoons water OR 3 tablespoons liquid sweetener (e.g. agave syrup, corn syrup, etc) *(alternatively you can use liquid pasteurized egg whites or reconstituted powdered egg whites)

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Instructions

Place the almond flour and powdered sugar in a food processor and pulse until combined and any lumps are broken up. Add the almond extract and rose water and pulse to combine. Add the egg white or water/liquid sweetener and process until a thick dough is formed. If the mass is still too wet and sticky, add some more almond flour. If it's too firm and you need it to be more malleable just add a tiny bit of water. Keep in mind that the marzipan will become firmer after it's been refrigerated.
Turn the marzipan out onto a work surface and knead it a few times. Form it into a log, wrap it up in plastic wrap and refrigerate.Will keep for at least a month in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer. Bring to room temperature before using in any recipe.Makes 13-14 ounces.

Notes

To make a firmer Marzipan that you can shape into figures for decorations, add 1/4 cup or more of sugar until you reach the desired level of firmness (keep in mind it will also become firmer after it refrigerates).

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Serving 2.5oz Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 13g (20%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 8mg (0%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 30g (60%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)