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Easy Homemade German Marzipan in 5 Minutes

This naturally vegan German marzipan recipe is so quick and easy to put together and so delicious. Plus, it tastes so much better than store-bought and it’s a lot cheaper.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons (112 grams) almond flour (finely ground blanched almonds)
• ⅔ cup (84 grams) powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) almond extract, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) rosewater, or to taste (optional)
• 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water, plus more if needed

Instructions:

1. Place the almond flour and powdered sugar in a food processor and process until combined.
2. Add the almond extract, rosewater, and water and process until it turns into a crumbly paste that sticks together when pressed.
3. Once you’ve achieved the right consistency, place the dough on a clean surface and knead it for several seconds, then shape it into a log.
4. Slice and enjoy, or wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap, place in an airtight container, and refrigerate or freeze for later use.

Notes/Hints:

• I prefer to weigh the ingredients. It’s quicker, less messy, and more accurate.
• A good way to test if the dough is ready is to take a small amount and see if you can roll it into a smooth round ball. If so, it’s ready to use. If not, add a little more water and process again.
• If the mixture is not quite coming together, add just ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon water at a time. It doesn’t take much to get the mixture too wet. Just be careful not to over-process or your marzipan may become oily. If it becomes oily, add more almond flour or powdered sugar.
• Use a liquid sweetener such as agave nectar or light corn syrup instead of water.
• Makes a great DIY gift for the marzipan-lover in your life.

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