Homemade Marzipan Paste

Method8 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Bring water (4 cups) to a boil and add almonds.

   Uses 4 cups water (1 quart, for blanching) · 1 ½ cups whole almonds with skin

2. 2

   Step 2: Let boil for about 2 min.

   Blanch Almonds · 2 minUses almonds in blanching water

3. 3

   Step 3: Strain and let cool on a clean kitchen towel for a few minutes.

   Uses blanched almonds

4. 4

   Step 4: Press each almond between thumb and forefinger to slip off the loosened skin.

   Uses cooled blanched almonds

5. 5

   Step 5: Grind almonds in a food processor to a very fine texture.

   Uses peeled blanched almonds

6. 6

   Step 6: Mix the ground almonds and powdered sugar (1 cup) with either 2 tablespoons rose water OR 1 tablespoon almond extract plus 1 tablespoon water.

   Uses finely ground almonds · 1 cup powdered sugar · 2 tablespoons rose water, if choosing this flavor · 1 tablespoon almond extract, only instead of rose water · 1 tablespoon water, only with almond extract

7. 7

   Step 7: Knead to a smooth dough.

   Uses marzipan mixture

8. 8

   Step 8: Shape into 2 logs, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until usage.

   Uses smooth marzipan paste