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Marzipan

SUBMITTED BY: Carol  PHOTO BY: Betty Pickens 

"Make your own marzipan instead of buying it. Marzipan is used to frost Christmas cakes and for candies, and all sorts of other goodies. Please note: this recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs. Important: be sure to use only fresh eggs for this recipe."
Marzipan Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 8 times with an average star rating of 3.4
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PREP TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Day
Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 pound finely ground blanched almonds
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Blend the confectioner's sugar, finely ground almonds, egg whites, salt ,and almond extract in a blender until perfectly blended. Chill covered 24 hours to harden.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 7, 2003 by QUINGAL 
I boil 2 c.gran. sugar and 1 c.water to 230-234 on candy thermometer and stir in 3 c. ground... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 1, 2007 by veg head 
I tried this recipe, did exactly as it said, and after little more than 24 hours in the fridge... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 6, 2003 by DFLEON 
It isn't necessary to eat frostings with raw eggs anymore. The American Egg Board provides... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 6, 2003 by DALCRAZY7 
i love it and so do the kids... its really fun to make your own decorations MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2003 by CHRISTENE16 
In addition to the egg safety tips...I have used meringue powder as an egg white subsitute in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2003 by AGUYTHATCOOKS 
Yum... That turned out well and just like from the store... My guests from Zurich loved this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.38 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 14, 2005 by HOSSINFEFFER 
this was pretty good, not the best but still worth the effort. i am not a great marzipan fan... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Marzipan

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 143

  • Total Fat: 7.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 3.5g

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