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Easy Homemade Marzipan Recipe (No-Cook)

A single, round, pale yellow marzipan ball dusted with fine sugar, sitting on a white surface.

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Learn how to make smooth, sweet homemade marzipan from scratch using almond flour and powdered sugar. This no-cook recipe is quick and perfect for cake decorating or making candy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Instructions

  1. Combine the almond flour and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk them together thoroughly to break up any clumps.
  2. Add the almond extract to the dry ingredients.
  3. Pour in the water slowly, mixing with a fork or your hands until the mixture starts to come together into a crumbly dough.
  4. Turn the mixture out onto a clean surface dusted lightly with powdered sugar. Knead the mixture until it forms a smooth, uniform ball. If it feels too dry, add a few more drops of water; if it is too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar.
  5. Wrap the marzipan tightly in plastic wrap. You can use it immediately or chill it for later use in cake decorating or candy making.

Notes

  • For a German marzipan recipe flavor, substitute rose water for the almond extract.
  • If you plan to sculpt marzipan figures, kneading in a small amount of corn syrup can increase pliability.
  • Store homemade marzipan in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped, for up to two weeks.

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