What is marzipan candy made of?

What Is Marzipan Made Of? Marzipan is typically made from finely ground blanched (skinless) almonds, confectioners' sugar, egg whites and almond extract to intensify flavor.

What pairs well with hazelnuts?

This buttery, sweet flavor pairs well with many fruits, including: apples, apricots, bananas, berries, cherries, citrus, figs, peaches, pears, and plums . Hazelnut works particularly well with chocolate and vanilla which is why it is so commonly used in desserts like cakes, cookies, ice cream and gelato.

Why is marzipan not popular in America?

Not many Americans have been exposed to marzipan. Most that have have been exposed to the southern European style which has much more sugar (60:40 sugar:almond or more) and doesn't taste all that great. Also, a lot of it is imported and by the time it gets to the US it's stale .

What is the difference between almond paste and marzipan?

Almond paste has twice the amount of almonds in it compared to marzipan, making it coarser in texture and less sweet than its counterpart . Their consistency also differs as marzipan is smooth and pliable, almost clay-like, while almond paste is somewhat gritty and spreadable, almost like a cookie dough.

What enhances hazelnut flavor?

The flavour that comes from hazelnut is delicious. Unfortunately the flavour is brought out even more by adding sugar , and by removing the whole nut itself or by blending it into a puree that you can later strain it does taste better.

Can raw hazelnuts be eaten?

Hazelnuts have a sweet flavor and can be eaten raw , roasted or ground into a paste. Like other nuts, hazelnuts are rich in nutrients and have a high content of protein, fats, vitamins and minerals.

Why do hazelnuts have two names?

Why is that? Hazelnut was the name used in Europe, not filbert . As the story goes, some customers overseas were so befuddled they sent "filbert" shipments back. In 1981, the commission decided to emphasize the name hazelnuts and eventually changed its name to the Oregon Hazelnut Commission.

What is so special about marzipan?

The glory of marzipan is because it holds a shape easily , you can cut out or mold your own figures to decorate holiday pastries. It's also used as a kind of heavy-duty frosting for Christmas cakes because it helps long-keeping cakes (like fruitcakes) retain their moisture instead of going stale.

What do Americans call marzipan?

Also called almond candy dough, marzipan is an agreeable, multi-purpose combo of the first two, with a subtle almond flavor and unmatched malleability. Be sure to try these marzipan cake recipes.

Is marzipan full of sugar?

The best quality marzipan contains less sugar in the raw mix . Good marzipan contains minerals such calcium, potassium and magnesium and is also rich in vitamin B and polyunsaturated fatty acids. On the downside, marzipan is high in fat and in sugar.

What does marzipan candy taste like?

Tastes like almonds and is sweet. It's primarily almond paste, rose water, honey and sugar.

Hazelnut Marzipan Truffle Homemade Candy Recipe (2024)

These hazelnut marzipan balls are an easy and delicious homemade Christmas gift. Marzipan is mixed with powdered sugar and ground hazelnuts to form a soft, sweet candy center. Then, your homemade truffle is dipped in melted chocolate and topped with more roasted and ground hazelnuts. Absolutely divine! If you want to try making homemade candy you could also try my maple walnut truffle recipe.

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Hazelnut Marzipan Truffle Homemade Candy Recipe (1)

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Homemade Candy is the Best Christmas Gift!

Every year for the last 15 years I have made homemade candy at Christmas. This is not a small undertaking and by the end of my week-long candy-making frenzy I end up with about 40 pounds of candy. Yes, that is a LOT of homemade candy!

This year I am making 17 different kinds ranging from homemade caramels to Kahlua truffles. My all-time favorite candy is one that I just started making a few years ago called the Hazelnut Marzipan ball. It has only a few ingredients, although you might have to look around for them a bit.

I had a lot of trouble finding hazelnuts and one year had to order 6 bags from Amazon. That was 5 bags too many so we ate a lot of hazelnuts over the next few months! If you want to try your hand at this homemade candy recipe, I have included a few affiliate links for items you might need.

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Making this hazelnut candy recipe

Those up there are hazelnuts. You might also see them called filberts still in the shell. Often, you will find them already shelled with a skin on them that you have to rub off after you toast them.

It isn’t hard to do at all! Just throw the nuts on a cookie sheet, and bake them in a 350-degree oven for 5 to 10 minutes to toast them. You will start to smell them a bit and they will get shiny with oil. Then, take them out of the oven, dump them on a clean hand towel and rub them really firmly. The skins will rub off and you will be left with toasted hazelnuts.

I found these hazelnuts at Whole Foods and some kind soul had already deskinned them so I was happy to skip that step and just roasted them for a few minutes in the oven to add a bit of flavor. If you have trouble finding them, you can buy hazelnuts on Amazon.

What is marzipan?

Marzipan is a very sweet dough made from sugar and almonds. It is unbelievably heavenly stuff and I have seriously considered just sitting down and eating the entire roll!

You can find it in a few good-sized grocery stores or buy marzipan on Amazon. This stuff, mixed with toasted hazelnuts, powdered sugar and Frangelico (a Hazelnut liquor) is all you need to make the center for this homemade candy.

Making Homemade Candy

If you have any questions about this recipe, please leave me a comment and I will try to help. I have been making candy for so long that I forget what it is like to try it for the first time and not know what you are doing.

Good luck, these are heavenly and homemade candy makes a wonderful gift! If you really want to get into homemade candy making, check out Candyland Crafts for supplies.

Homemade Candy: Hazelnut Marzipan Balls

These hazelnut truffles are easy to make by using storebought marzipan. With a splash of Frangelico and a bit of powdered sugar, you will find that these homemade truffles are an easy gift or holiday dessert recipe. Andif you love making homemade desserts, check out mygingerbread trufflesor myhealthy peanut butter cup recipe.

Hazelnut Marzipan Balls

These hazelnut marzipan balls are a delicious and easy homemade candy recipe.

Prep Time1 hour

Additional Time4 hours

Total Time5 hours

Ingredients

1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
3 rolls (8 ounces each) of marzipan
1 1/2 cups ground and toasted hazelnuts (plus more for sprinkling on top)
4 TBSP Frangelico
melted chocolate coating for dipping (do not use real chocolate unless you temper it! You want chocolate 'bark' or 'coating' like you find in a craft store!)

Instructions

Into a heavy mixer place the powdered sugar, marzipan, ground hazelnuts, and Frangelico. If you do not have a mixer they can be kneaded by hand like a bread dough but it will take a bit of muscle! Use powdered sugar for dusting if you are kneading on a counter or cutting board.
If your dough seems overly wet and sticky, add enough powdered sugar so you can pinch off small pieces and roll into 1 1/2 inch balls
Place all of your rolled up balls of center on waxed paper.
When all of the dough is rolled, melt the chocolate coating in the microwave on LOW (important!) or in a double boiler,
Once the chocolate is melted, dip each center in melted chocolate and place onto a new piece of wax paper. This sometimes takes a while to get a good technique. I HIGHLY recommend a dipping spoon like they sell at most major craft stores! It only costs a few dollars but will save you a ton of work and make your candy look much prettier!
As you dip the candies, sprinkle the tops with leftover ground toasted hazelnuts.
Let firm up for about an hour.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. They should be fine for a couple of weeks.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

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Amount Per Serving:Calories: 58Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g

Nutrition information not always accurate

Diane Hoffmaster

Diane is a professional blogger and nationally certified pharmacy technician atGood Pill Pharmacy. She earned her BS in Microbiology at theUniversity of New Hampshire and has worked in cancer research, academics, and biotechnology. Concern over the growing incidence of human disease and the birth of her children led her to begin living a more natural life. She quickly realized that the information she was learning along the way could be beneficial to many others and started blogging and freelance writing to share this knowledge with others. Learn more about her HERE.

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