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Homemade Marzipan (Almond Paste)

This easy homemade marzipan (almond paste) recipe saves money and tastes incredible! With just almonds, sugar, and flavorings, you can whip it up in 5 minutes for candies, decorations, or desserts.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Candy, Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine: German, Italian
Calories: 281

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups very finely ground blanched almond flour
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (or Swerve Confectioner Sweetener for sugar-free)
  • 2 teaspoons pure almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon food grade rose water

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Place the almond flour and powdered sugar in a food processor. Pulse until combined and lumps are broken up.
  2. Add almond extract and rose water. Pulse to combine.
  3. Add the egg white or water/liquid sweetener. Process until a thick dough forms. Adjust texture with more almond flour (if too wet) or water (if too firm).
  4. Turn dough onto a work surface and knead a few times. Shape into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate.

Notes

✅ Add extra powdered sugar for a firmer marzipan if shaping figures.
✅ Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or in the freezer for 6 months.
✅ Bring to room temperature before using.
✅ You can make this sugar-free by substituting Swerve Confectioner Sweetener.
✅ Use pasteurized egg whites or reconstituted powdered egg whites if preferred.
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