MARZIPAN FRUITS

A few fruits made from Marzipan. What an easy medium to work with, and tasty too! These make lovely gifts for Christmas. Marzipan is an almond flavoured candy paste that can be used like chocolate clay or rolled fondant to cover cakes, make figurines or fruits. Here follows is a very easy recipe.

Marzipan Ingredients

1 lb almond paste (available in most grocery stores)
1 lb 12oz confectioners sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
3 tblsp water

Method

 Break the almond paste into pieces and put them in your mixing bowl. Add the confectioners sugar and mix on a low speed. Mix until a sandy texture is achieved. This may take 5-10 minutes.

Once the almond paste and confectioners sugar are well mixed start adding the corn syrup and water. Mix until liquids are well incorporated. Scrape down the sides of your mixer half way through to make sure everything is mixed well.

Once the marzipan is well mixed take it out of the mixing bowl and form into a ball and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 24 hours before using to allow it to achieve the proper texture.

Once rested it is ready to use. Dust with a little confectioners sugar if it becomes sticky.