Marzipan is a delicious sweet treat that Estonians have enjoyed for centuries. Originally made as a medicine at Tallinn's Town Hall pharmacy during the 1400s, marzipan has evolved over time and now can be made with a variety of flavours, colours and shapes. Marzipan is extremely easy to make and once you make it for the first time, you may wonder why you never tried making it before. It's so simple! Here is a traditional Estonian marzipan recipe.
Ingredients
200g peeled almonds
200g powdered sugar
1 egg white
1teaspoon of almond essence
In a bowl pour boiling water over the almonds and let stand for a minute. Pour off the water and rinse with cold water. Repeat once more then peel the almonds. Dry and grind almonds in a food processor until it turns into flour. Place the almond flour into a large bowl and add powdered sugar. Make a little indentation in the middle and add the egg white and almond essence. Gently mix the ingredients together from the centre outwards to form a mouldable almond mass. Keep wrapped in cling film and in a cool place until ready to use.
