What Is Marzipan?

Bunga ros yang diperbuat daripada marzipan dan kek dibaluti marzipan.

Marzipan is an almond and sugar paste used to ice cakes and other pastries or sculpted into a variety of shapes to be eaten as candy or used as cake decorations. Marzipan is simply a mixture of almond paste, powdered sugar, and a moistening agent such as water, corn syrup, glucose, fondant, or egg whites. After the ingredients are mixed, marzipan reaches a consistency of dough or soft rubber and can be rolled, shaped, cut, or molded.

Marzipan yang menyaluti kek dan berbentuk carrot.

Because marzipan is both delicious to eat on its own and simple to make, it is often used both as the icing for cakes and as decoration. When used to ice a cake, marzipan is rolled into a thin sheet and draped over the cake, usually with a fruit glaze applied between the cake and marzipan so that the icing sticks more securely. Once the marzipan is draped over the cake, the sides are carefully smoothed down so that the icing is uniform and free of bubbles or wrinkles.

Marzipan berbentuk buah ceri.

Marzipan Recipe


Ingredients:

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
• 4 cups ground almonds (or almond meal)
• 2 egg whites
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Preparation:

1. Prepare a workspace by sprinkling powdered sugar over a marble slab, wooden cutting board, or large baking sheet. Fill your sink or a large bowl with cold water. 


2. Place the sugar and 2/3 cup water in a large heavy saucepan and heat gently, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. 


3. Add the cream of tartar and turn up the heat. Bring to a boil and cover, boiling, for 3 minutes. 


4. Uncover and boil until the temperature reaches soft-ball stage, 240 degrees on a candy thermometer. 


5. Place the bottom of the saucepan in the cold water you’ve prepared, stirring the sugar mixture constantly until it becomes thick and creamy. 


6. Stir in the ground almonds and the egg whites, the place back over low heat and stir for 2 minutes more until the mixture is thick. 


7. Spoon the marzipan onto your prepared work surface, and turn it with a metal spatula until it cools down enough to touch. 


8. Coat your hands in powdered sugar and begin to knead the marzipan, working it until it is smooth and pliant. 


9. Your marzipan can now be used immediately or stored by wrapping it in plastic wrap and keeping it in an airtight container. 

Sangat kreatif dan berseni...marzipan pun boleh dibuat rupa 'baby' tapi Ummi tak sangguplah nak buat bentuk sebegini. Kalau buah dan bunga tu sangguplah...

A rose on a cake

Source:  MARZIPAN