Marzipan

INGREDIENTS

3 cups sugar
1 cup water
4 cups ground blanched almonds

DIRECTIONS

1 - Add the sugar to the water in a saucepan and cook until the sugar is dissolved.
2 - Add the almonds and cook it until the batter stops sticking to the pan.
3 - Remove from heat and place onto a marble slap, wooden board or a sheet pan.
4 - While still warm knead first with a wooden spatula and then by hand until smooth. Store in an airtight container or plastic bag.

COMMENTS

Marzipan is easy to make and has a hundred uses - It can be shaped and colored to look like anything. Also can be used to cover cakes and Pastries in place of icing.