Marzipan Apples

These simple little apples can be used to decorate many cakes and pastries in this book. In addition to their appealing diminutive size, they are completely edible and — unlike real apples — seed-free. When placed on a dessert with an apple filling, this garnish gives the customer a clear indication of the flavor inside.

If you make the apples more than a few days ahead of when they will be eaten, keep the outside of the marzipan from drying out by using the tip of a brush to coat t