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Marzipan

Marzipan

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This tangerine and powdered sugar mixture can be used to decorate cakes or pastries.

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Recipe from Anne-Sophie Ofrim, Wkee4ager, Sauer202 (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Marzipan is a paste made from tangerine and powdered sugar, often used to decorate cakes. This recipe allows you to create high-quality marzipan that is easy to work with and tastes delicious.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time1 hr
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total2 hr
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$5.74 $1.44 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $2.05
  • $2.84
  • $0.70
  • $0.15

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a pot and add the tangerines so that they can soften.
  2. Remove the tangerines from the water and leave them to dry on an absorbent dishcloth. ≈ 3 min
  3. Peel the tangerines and place them in a blender or food processor to coarsely chop them. ≈ 8 min
  4. Combine the tangerine paste with the powdered sugar in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice (if using) to achieve a smooth consistency. ≈ 4 min
  5. Incorporate the egg whites (if using) by gently beating until the mixture is smooth and no longer falls. ≈ 4 min
  6. Shape the marzipan into balls and let them rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. Smooth the marzipan balls between your hands to achieve a smooth and uniform consistency. ≈ 10 min

The bill

Marzipan

  • 750 g of tangerines$2.05
  • 750 g of powdered sugar$2.84
  • 4-6 egg whites (optional)$0.70
  • 2-3 drops of lemon juice (optional)$0.15

Total$5.74

that's $1.44 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 750 g of tangerines
  • 750 g of powdered sugar
  • 4-6 egg whites (optional)
  • 2-3 drops of lemon juice (optional)

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