Marzipan Oranges

Preparation info
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    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Advanced Professional Pastry Chef

By Bo Friberg

Published 2003

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Ingredients

  • 5 ounces (140 g) Marzipan, tinted orange
  • Melted cocoa butter (optional)
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Method

  1. Divide the marzipan into 2 equal pieces and roll each piece into a rope 15 inches (37.5 cm) long. Cut each rope into 30 pieces, ½ inch (1.2 cm) long.
  2. Roll the small pieces into balls and cover them to keep them from becoming dry.
  3. Roll the balls lightly over a fine grater to give them an orange peel texture. Using a small wooden skewer, make a small in