LUBECK MARZIPAN

Lubeck Marzipan image

This marzipan is a German specialty from the region of Lubeck, although it's believed to have Byzantine origins. This is great for making petit fours, filling chocolates, and covering cakes.

Provided by APPLEKITCHEN

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

½ pound blanched almonds
3 egg whites
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 drops any color food coloring

Steps:

Place the blanched almonds in the container of a food processor or blender. Process until finely ground, but do not make almond butter. Transfer the almonds to a medium bowl, and mix with egg whites, confectioners' sugar, and almond extract. Knead until marzipan is smooth and uniform.
Divide into pieces and color as desired to make fruits, or whatever you desire.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 14.5 mg, Sugar 16.1 g