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.
Original recipe makes 2 cups
Ingredients
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 pound finely ground blanched almonds
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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PREP
30 mins
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READY IN
1 day
Directions
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 143 kcal
Carbohydrates: 17.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 7.2 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Protein: 3.5 g
Sodium: 80 mg