This classic marzipan recipe is made with whole almonds and confectioners’ sugar. If you like, you can flavor it with almond extract. Use it to top your Christmas cake or roll into small balls and drizzle with melted chocolate for a gorgeous festive gift.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: Not available
Total Time: 10 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups whole almonds
- 1 ¼ cups confectioners’ sugar, or more as needed
- water as needed
- 3 drops almond extract (Optional)
Steps
- Place almonds in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for a few minutes until cool enough to handle.
- Slip almonds out of their skins one by one, leaving the remaining almonds in the warm water. Drain almonds in a colander.
- Place almonds and confectioners’ sugar in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process to a paste. Add cold water, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon at a time, if the paste is too dry. Scrape the sides a few times to ensure even processing. Add a few drops of almond extract towards the end of the process. Process marzipan until it is smooth and no longer grainy.
- Wrap marzipan in plastic wrap and store in a cool, dry place.
