HOMEMADE MARZIPAN THINS

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Sweet treats for friends and family

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Buffet, Snack, Treat

Time 25m

Yield About 80

Number Of Ingredients 7

200g pack ground almond
200g golden caster sugar
1 egg , beaten
few drops almond essence
175g royal icing mix
2 - 3 tbsp lemon juice
small crystallised fruits , to decorate

Steps:

  • Make the marzipan: mix the almonds and sugars until well combined. Add the egg and almond essence and mix to a stiff paste, using your hands to press the mixture together. Knead the marzipan briefly on a surface dusted with icing sugar, then roll out to a thickness of about 1cm.
  • Line a baking sheet with baking parchment, then carefully set marzipan on top. Leave to set for 1 hr. Beat royal icing and lemon juice together, then spread evenly over the marzipan. Leave to dry overnight.
  • Cut the iced marzipan with small cutters and press a piece of crystallised fruit into the centre of each. Pack into boxes interleaved with baking parchment.

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