A marzipan treat - perfect for after dinner - using an easy marzipan recipe.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Sweet treat
Cuisine: British
Servings: 30stars
Author: Susie@Everyday Cooks
Ingredients
100gcaster sugar
100gicing sugar
200gground almonds
1large egg white
1teaspoonlemon juice,(5ml)
1teaspoonorange flower water,(5ml), OR more lemon juice
½teaspoonvanilla extract,(2.5ml)
2drops almond extract,don't overdo it
Edible gold glitter,optional
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Equipment
5cm star cutter
Instructions
For the Marzipan Stars:
Either:
In a processor, pulse the dry ingredients until fine - Don't overdo it. ORSieve the sugars into a large bowl to get rid of any lumps (normally I wouldn't bother, but I do for marzipan)(Caster sugar, icing sugar, ground almonds)
In a separate bowl, lightly whisk the egg white and flavourings with a fork. (Lemon juice, vanilla extract, orange flower water and almond essence)
Add the liquids to the dry ingredients and blitz or mix well until the mixture comes together
Tip onto a work surface, lightly sprinkled with caster sugar and press together with your hands to make a smooth dough. Roll out onto the work surface until about 1cm thick
Cut out the star shapes. Gather up the trimmings and repeat until all the marzipan is used up
Arrange the stars on a baking sheet lightly dusted with icing sugar and sprinkle with glitter
Allow to dry out, uncovered, overnight.
Notes
Everyday Cooks tip:
Store dried marzipan stars in an airtight container for up to two weeks