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What exactly is Marzipan?

How to make Sugar free Marzipan

Marzipan Ingredients
 

• 1 Cup Almonds
  
  
• 5 Seedless Dates
  
  
• ½ Tsp Almond Extract
  
  
• 1 Tbsp Rose Water
  
  

Method:

Step 1

• In a saucepan, boil some water, once the water is boiled
  
  
• keep the almonds in a small bowl and cover the almonds with boiling water.
  
  
• Set aside for about 10 - 12 minutes.

Step 2

• Use your fingertip to easily skin the almonds.
  
  
• This step should be easy.
  
  
• If it is difficult to remove the skin then cover the almonds with some new hot water and let them soak for another 5 minutes.

Step 3

• Blend the skinned almonds in a food processor or blender into almonds flour.

Step 4

• Add the seedless dates and run the blender until the almonds
  
  
• Dates are turned into nice and slightly sticky marzipan.

Step 5

• Transfer the marzipan to a bowl.
  
  
• You may need to add a little rose water / plain water (about 1 tbsp) to get the almonds
  
  
• Dates to mix into a nice Marzipan.
  
  
• Add the almond extract and knead the dough on a clean surface for about 30-60 seconds.
  
  

Step 6

• Once your dough is ready, divide them into 12 smaller balls.
  
  
• Shape them using chocolate or marzipan moulds.
  
  
• If you do not have a mould, roll them out 
  
  
• Cut into desired shapes, or get creative and make cute shapes.

Step 7

• Transfer to a tray lined with parchment paper
  
  
• Let it air dry for 6-8 hours.
  
  
• Once it has dried up completely, transfer it to an airtight container.