Middle Eastern-Style Marzipan

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Ingredients

  • sugar
  • unshelled almonds
  • ground cardamom
  • ground cinnamon
  • honey
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Place almonds in a large skillet over low heat. Toast, stirring occasionally, until shells crack open easily, about 30 minutes. Cool until easily handled, about 15 minutes.
  2. Shell almonds; place in a food processor. Add cardamom, cinnamon, and salt. Process, slowly pouring in honey, until marzipan mixture lumps together.
  3. Cut and form marzipan into desired shapes. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

239 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 2.1g 3% DV
Carbs 63.8g 23% DV
Fiber 21.4g 77% DV
Sugar 21.1g 42% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9699.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 464.3mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3.8mcg
Vitamin C 15.4mg 17% DV
Calcium 359.8mg 28% DV
Iron 5.9mg 33% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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