Marzipan Carrots
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Making marzipan dough is simple—just mix peeled ground almonds, powdered sugar, and syrup in the right proportions. After that, a huge field for creativity opens up. Shape into carrots. Serve the finished dessert.
Instructions
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Step 1
Blanch almonds in boiling water for 30 seconds, then peel. Grind into flour. Prepare syrup from water and sugar, then cool. Mix all ingredients to form marzipan dough (a food processor can be used).
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Step 2
Divide the resulting mass into 4 equal parts. Color 3 parts orange, thoroughly mixing the dough. Similarly, color 1 part green. From the main portions, tear off a larger ball for the carrot itself and a smaller one for the greens. Prepare a toothpick and a knife for further shaping.
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Step 3
Roll a sausage shape from the orange marzipan, thinner on one end and thicker on the other.
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Step 4
Roll out small thin sausages from green dough, place them crosswise, and attach them to the thicker part of the carrot.
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Step 5
Make a shallow hole in the carrot "tops" using a toothpick—this will help secure the marzipan layers.
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Step 6
Using a knife, gently press the blunt side to create characteristic carrot-like grooves – that's it. The carrot is ready to decorate a cake, pastry, or any festive table.