Marzipan
Homemade marzipan made with blanched almonds, granulated sugar, egg yolks and a hint of vanilla and almond extract. This classic sweet confection is ideal for the Thermomix TM7, which grinds the sugar to a fine powder and blends everything into a smooth, mouldable paste in minutes.
About this recipe
Marzipan Thermomix TM7 is the perfect recipe for anyone who loves this classic almond confection and wants to make it completely from scratch. With just blanched almonds, granulated sugar, egg yolks, lemon juice, water and natural vanilla and almond extracts, your all-in-one kitchen machine produces a silky, mouldable paste that is far superior to shop-bought versions. The TM7 grinds the granulated sugar into an ultra-fine powder in about a minute, which is the secret to a smooth marzipan without any gritty texture. This homemade sweet is a fantastic dessert base and snack for festive occasions such as Christmas and Saint Nicholas, for covering cakes, shaping fruits or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee. Searching for easy marzipan recipes with your Thermomix ends here: precise grinding, even mixing and consistent results make this almond paste a joy to prepare.
Preparation tips
- Let the ground sugar cool completely in a wide bowl before adding the almonds, otherwise the warmth can make the marzipan greasy and difficult to knead into a smooth paste.
- Knead the finished marzipan briefly by hand with a little extra ground sugar if it feels sticky, and wrap it tightly in cling film so the almond aroma and moisture stay locked in.
- For a finer texture, use top-quality blanched almonds with a fresh, sweet smell; older almonds give a bitter note that overpowers the vanilla and almond extracts in the paste.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free and egg-free version: replace the egg yolks with a few drops of water and a teaspoon of honey, then blend with the ground almonds and sugar until the marzipan holds together smoothly.
- Festive chocolate variant: knead melted dark chocolate and a pinch of cinnamon through the finished marzipan, then shape small balls and roll them in cocoa powder for an indulgent Christmas treat.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Granulated sugar becomes a cloud-fine powder in the mixing bowl in about a minute, giving your Thermomix marzipan a silky base without grittiness. [Time Savings]
- The TM7 grinding action transforms blanched almonds into a fine, even meal, so your marzipan paste turns out uniformly smooth and easy to mould. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the egg yolks, lemon juice and vanilla extract happens evenly at the touch of a button, giving the marzipan consistent flavour in every bite. [Multi-Function]
- The Thermomix weighing function lets you portion the blanched almonds and sugar directly into the bowl, so your marzipan ratio is accurate without extra scales. [Built-in Scale]
- Heating the water gently with precise control dissolves the sugar evenly, which helps the almond paste bind into a pliable, workable consistency. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- granulated sugar
- blanched almonds
- egg yolks
- lemon juice
- rose water
- natural vanilla extract
- natural almond extract