Calissons
Description
Cut out the calissons using an oval-shaped cutter; this is the classic shape, but if you don't have one, you can prepare them in the shape of diamonds.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients according to the recipe.
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Step 2
Boil the almonds for 10 minutes from the moment they start boiling.
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Step 3
Drain the blanched almonds in a colander and rinse with cold water.
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Step 4
Blanch the almonds to remove their skins.
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Step 5
Place the peeled almonds on a baking sheet.
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Step 6
Dry the almonds in the oven for 10-15 minutes over low heat.
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Step 7
Cool the almonds and place them in a blender.
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Step 8
Grind the almonds into fine crumbs, almost into flour.
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Step 9
Transfer the ground almonds to a large bowl.
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Step 10
Chop all the candied fruits into small pieces.
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Step 11
Transfer the candied fruits to a blender.
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Step 12
Add 180 grams of powdered sugar there as well.
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Step 13
Pulverize the candied fruit with powdered sugar in a blender as finely as possible.
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Step 14
Transfer the ground candied fruit to the almond mixture and add a tablespoon of vanilla syrup. Knead the mixture for as long as possible until it becomes sticky and pliable, ideally for about 30 minutes, though you can use a mixer or food processor to help.
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Step 15
Place the almond mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet and begin pressing it down firmly.
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Step 16
Press the almonds as tightly as possible; you can use a wooden potato masher for this.
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Step 17
Let this mixture rest in a cool place for about one hour.
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Step 18
Cut out wafer sheets with a mold to make wafer blanks.
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Step 19
Approximately 30 wafer blanks are needed.
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Step 20
Place 230 grams of powdered sugar, one egg white, and a few drops of lemon juice into the mixer bowl.
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Step 21
Beat for several minutes until a fluffy mixture forms.
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Step 22
Transfer the ready sugar icing into a pastry bag.
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Step 23
Place a small amount of glaze onto the prepared wafer sheets.
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Step 24
Using a cookie cutter, cut out a marzipan base for the calisson from the almond mixture.
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Step 25
Place the almond base onto the prepared wafer.
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Step 26
The pastries turned out well, but that's not all yet.
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Step 27
Apply the sugar glaze to the prepared pastries and place them in the oven for 10 minutes at the lowest temperature.
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Step 28
Place the ready calissons on a plate, and now you can enjoy the famous Provençal treat.