GERMAN HOMEMADE MARZIPAN

GERMAN HOMEMADE MARZIPAN image

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 3/4 cups whole almonds
1 1/4 cups (or more as needed) confectioners' sugar
3 drops (optional) almond extract, water as needed

Steps:

Place almonds in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for a few minutes until cool enough to handle.
Slip the almonds out of their skins one by one, leaving the remaining almonds in the warm water. Drain in a colander.
Place almonds and confectioners' sugar in the food processor fitted with a metal blade and process to a paste. Add cold water, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon at a time, if the paste is too dry. Scrape the sides a few times to ensure even processing. Add a few drops of almond extract towards the end of the process. Process marzipan until it is smooth and no longer grainy.
Wrap in plastic wrap and store in a cool, dry place.
Note: The easiest way to remove the skins of the almonds is when they are wet. Do not use already peeled almonds as they will have a drier consistency.