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Mumsnet Discussions: Christmas '08 : Decent marzipan (13 messages)
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Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By OhYouMerryMerryKitten on Wed 03-Dec-08 11:02:05
I normally use supercook marzipan but it doesnt really taste that marzipanny to me (and I love proper marzipan) any ideas for some decent stuff please
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By YohohohoAhoy on Wed 03-Dec-08 11:03:43
There is no such thing <shudder>

Sorry, not very helpful I know grin

I think a friend has bought from M&S before though......
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By OhYouMerryMerryKitten on Wed 03-Dec-08 11:05:30
grin

I'll have a look at the M&S stuff - thanks
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By georgiemum on Wed 03-Dec-08 11:07:58
Sorry but you are going to have to make it. The bought stuff is nasty nasty nasty. I thought I hated it until my mum made me have it on our wedding cake. Her friend made it and it was so lovely.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By PeachyBidsYouNadoligLlawen on Wed 03-Dec-08 11:08:24
the tesco natural ow brand s surprisingly good.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Bramshott on Wed 03-Dec-08 11:08:33
It's very easy to make:
300g ground almonds
300g icing sugar
3 egg yolks
juice of 1/2 a lemon
1 tbsp brandy

Blend in food processor, or mix by hand until 'breadcrumby'. Then knead together and roll out.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By OhYouMerryMerryKitten on Wed 03-Dec-08 11:12:20
Bramshott - how long will it last? I'm a bit worried that it might get all salmonellish. Thats the only thing that holds me back from making it.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By PeachyBidsYouNadoligLlawen on Wed 03-Dec-08 11:12:39
that really is easy isn't it? I'm buying for the cakes I give away but will make it for mine then.

Amaretto instead of brandy in my cakes though... that should do in the marzipan wouldn't it?
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Bramshott on Wed 03-Dec-08 11:15:42
I think as it air dries, it's probably fine, although I guess you shouldn't have it if you're pregnant. Ours is around for at least a month and it's fine.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Bramshott on Wed 03-Dec-08 11:16:23
Peachy - I would have thought Amaretto would be yummy!
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By OhYouMerryMerryKitten on Wed 03-Dec-08 11:20:42
Cool - well as you haven't been struck down then I spect its ok grin
I suppose the brandy and lemon would kill off the germs and then unless it gets contaminated by an outside source it should be fine.

Am going to be brave. I want the real stuff!
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Bramshott on Wed 03-Dec-08 11:21:57
You will never go back! Just try not to eat so much while you're making it that it doesn't get onto the cake!
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By OhYouMerryMerryKitten on Wed 03-Dec-08 11:32:12
lol - I'll have to fend it from dd as well.


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