Shortcut Marzipan

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Preparation info
  • Makes about

    2 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Vegan Desserts

By Hannah Kaminsky

Published 2015

  • About

Typically made through a laborious, drawn-out process involving skinning almonds, boiling sugar syrup to a specific temperature, and kneading hot almond paste until your hands are raw, it’s no surprise that marzipan is rarely made at home these days. Unfortunately, many commercial varieties are now made with egg whites, which leaves few options for vegan bakers. Fear not, there is still an alternative to the pain and suffering! Though it’s a bit softer than standard marzipan, my quick metho