Marzipan Fruits

This is a basic recipe for a traditional Sicilian speciality, named after the convent of Martorana where it was invented. In Sicily the marzipan is shaped into all sorts of fruit, using special moulds, then coloured. You can try using your hands to make your own shapes.

To prepare the marzipan, also known as pasta reale, buy ready-ground almonds or grind your own, following the instructions in the recipe.