HOLIDAYS 2014: MARZIPAN(click here to print)

•  MARZIPAN
• 2/3 cup powdered xylitol or erythritol (use coffee grinder or blender to make a powder)
• 3 cups finely ground blanched almonds
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract or lemon juice

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Total Time: 10 minutes

PREPARATION

1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the confectioners' sugar with the finely ground almonds until well mixed. Add the egg whites and vanilla extract or lemon juice and process until forming a stiff paste    On a clean work surface, knead until smooth. Form into a long sausage.Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Make little balls and roll in unsweetened coconut or cover with ganache. store in little paper cups and store in refrigerator


Note:  If you are worried about using raw eggs, use the pasteurized liquid egg whites