Marcepan - marzipan

2 Pounds

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsAlmonds, blanched finely ground
1poundsSugar, powdered
2tablespoonsOrange water or rose water (get at drug store)
Food coloring
Decorations

Directions

1. Combine ground almonds, sugar and flavouring in a saucepan. Cook until mixture leaves side of pan. 2. Roll almond mixture on a flat surface to a ½" thickness. Cut into shapes, mold, paint with food colouring, decorate, etc. 3. Place on wax paper to dry for 2 hours.