Grapes in marzipan
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Grapes in marzipan is a very tasty and quite simple dessert. Serving it with tea or coffee at home will look impressive. The candies turn out juicy thanks to the grapes and satisfying thanks to the dough. A perfect balance between effort and result. Try making grapes in marzipan—you and your guests will surely enjoy this dessert. The ready dessert can be served immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Take raw almonds, place them in boiling water, and cook for 2 minutes. Then remove from heat and leave them in the same hot water for about 10 minutes. After that, remove the skins and rinse the almond kernels with warm water.
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Step 2
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet for 7-8 minutes, stirring constantly. Then grind them into crumbs using a blender.
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Step 3
Dissolve powdered sugar in water, place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the ground almonds. Simmer over low heat until smooth and uniform, forming a dough. Cut the dough into pieces, shape them into little pancakes, place a grape in the center of each, and wrap them up as shown in the photo.
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Step 4
You'll end up with little balls containing grapes inside and a dough made of sugar syrup and almonds on the outside. If desired, you can roll the balls in coconut flakes or almonds.
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Step 5
Place our candies in the refrigerator for 2 hours to harden, after which they are ready to eat. :)