By Ron | September 24, 2025

Marzipan

Cuisine Diets Course Servings
Persian German Deserts

Ingredients/Zutaten

1-1/2 cups very finely ground almond flour
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp pure almond extract (optional)
1 tsp food grade rose water (optional)
3 tsp pure water
Dried fruit, pistachios, etc. (optional)

Instructions/Zubereitung

Dough
  1. Place almond flour and powdered sugar in a food processor and pulse until combined and all lumps are broken.
  2. Add almond extract and rose water and pulse to combine.
  3. Add dried fruit, pistachios, etc. if using.
  4. Add small amounts of water until mixture has the right consistency. If too sticky, add small amounts of almond flour. (Note: It will become firmer during refrigeration.)
  5. Empty onto a work surface, knead just enough to smooth, and form into a log.
  6. Wrap in plastic wrap, place in a small airtight container, and refrigerate.
Storage
  1. Marzipan stays fresh for at least two weeks at room temperature, at least one month in a refrigerator, and up to six months in a freezer.
  2. To prevent dehydration and hardening, keep it wrapped in plastic and stored in an airtight container.
  3. To prevent almond oil from becoming rancid, protect from direct light and store in a cold, dark place.
  4. Bring to room temperature before using.

Equipment/Ausrüstung

Food processor
Plastic wrap
Small, air-tight container