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1. Make the marzipan: mix the almonds and sugars until well combined. Add the egg and almond essence and mix to a stiff paste, using your hands to press the mixture together. Knead the marzipan briefly on a surface dusted with icing sugar, then roll out to a thickness of about 1cm.
2. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment, then carefully set marzipan on top. Leave to set for 1 hr. Beat royal icing and lemon juice together, then spread evenly over the marzipan. Leave to dry overnight.
3. Cut the iced marzipan with small cutters and press a piece of crystallised fruit into the centre of each. Pack into boxes interleaved with baking parchment.

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• Bel's

  08 November 2007

  Bel's commented on this recipe

  Great idea for an unusual Christmas present

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• granma'sshop

  08 November 2007

  granma'sshop commented on this recipe

  My son ( 37) loves marzipan and I usually put a whole packet in his stocking. I shall make these instead but coat the top with chocolate instead of icing and top with glace cherries. Love your magazine and use loads of ideas and recipes. Regards

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• Frogsaver

  10 November 2007

  Frogsaver commented on this recipe

  How long will these last? Would it be OK to make them now and store in a plastic box until Christmas Day?

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• ruthsteapotdesigns

  19 November 2008

  ruthsteapotdesigns commented on this recipe

  Hi there how long do these last... I have made something similar before and they lasted for a couple of weeks or more in an air tight container. Best eaten very soon after making though as they taste so much better...

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• Laura Donovan

  29 November 2008

  Laura Donovan commented on this recipe

  do you have to leave the mixture out for 1hr?

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• SpursRox

  13 December 2008

  SpursRox commented on this recipe

  Such a great idea! My Dad and I love Christmas cake covered in marzipan and icing....but without the christmas cake!! I know what I'm making for us this year!

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• nicbow

  18 December 2008

  nicbow commented on this recipe

  I just made these star shaped topped with dark chocolate and (shop bought) mini white and milk chocolate stars, look gorgeous! Hi Laura, in answer to your question, the reason they need to be left in the air for an hour is to give the mixture a chance to harden a little so its easier to work with when you cut it.

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• Amybelle

  01 January 2009

  Amybelle rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I only made the marzipan and didn't bother with the icing-went down well as my son cut the marzipan into Christmas shapes and gave it to his grandparents. Was very quick to make too!

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Ingredients

• 200g pack ground almonds
• 200g golden caster sugar
• 1 egg , beaten
• few drops almond essence

FOR THE ICING

• 175g royal icing mix
• 2 - 3 tbsp lemon juice
• small crystallised fruits , to decorate

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About 80

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Prep 25 mins

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Ingredients

• 200g pack ground almonds
• 200g golden caster sugar
• 1 egg , beaten
• few drops almond essence

FOR THE ICING

• 175g royal icing mix
• 2 - 3 tbsp lemon juice
• small crystallised fruits , to decorate

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