This homemade marzipan recipe needs no more than 4 ingredients to give a wonderfully scented, pliable almond paste that can be used in myriad ways in your baking.
Grind the dried, blanched almonds in a food processor.
Once they are powdered, add the icing sugar.
Pulse until the mixture has a wet sand-like texture, add rose water and almond extract. Add in 1 tablespoon of water at this stage if the mixture seems too dry.
Blitz again to combine all ingredients till they form a firm lump
Add more almond meal if the mixture seems too wet. Add more water if it seems too dry.
Place the mixture on your prep area and knead it a few times. About 30 seconds should give you a smooth, satiny marzipan.
Shape it into a log, cover tightly in cling wrap, and refrigerate.
Let it chill for an hour or so before using. It will firm up more once refrigerated. This will last about 2 weeks in the refrigerator.