Perfect Homemade Vegan Marzipan (Only 5 Ingredients)

Easy to make, sweet, and absolutely delicious! If only I had known how simple it is to make Marzipan, I’d have created this recipe sooner! I gave the traditional recipe a twist by omitting eggs and transforming this sweet treat into a vegan, gluten-free option. You must give it a try!

This Marzipan recipe offers you so many possibilities: you can savor it in its raw form, bake it into cookies, or even mold it into tiny fruits – a classic way to use Marzipan.

This Perfect Homemade Vegan Marzipan Is…

• Gluten-Free
• Vegan-Friendly
• Relatively low in carbs
• Made with just 5 ingredients

Vegan Homemade Marzipan Ingredients

Almond Flour – It provides a gentle sweetness, richness and adds moisture. For this recipe, blanched almond flour is the preferred choice due to its fine, smooth and fluffy texture. It has a finer texture compared to an almond meal. 

Maple Syrup – If you want fully vegan Marzipan reach for maple syrup, otherwise you can use honey. Maple syrup has a thick consistency and a caramel-like sweetness, enhancing flavor, moisture, and providing a slightly amber color. It will also help the Marzipan hold its shape.  

Powdered sugar – This ingredient provides the ideal texture and sweetness, resulting in a melt-in-the-mouth experience. As powdered sugar generally gets lumpy, be sure to sift if before use. 

Rum essence – It adds both flavor and aroma. Feel free to substitute rum essence with almond extract – both options work perfectly. 

Water – In this case, water acts as a binding agent, helping the dough stick together. 

How to Make Vegan Homemade Marzipan

Here is a quick walk through on how to make Marzipan. The complete directions for this recipe can be found in the printable recipe card below.

Step One: In a medium-sized bowl, combine your almond flour and sifted powdered sugar. Mix them until there are no lumps.

Step Two: Add the water, maple syrup and rum essence. Combine the ingredients until you can form a ball. Alternatively, if you have a food processor, you can use it to make the dough. Simply pulse a couple of times until the dough holds together and forms a ball.

Step Three: Roll the dough into a log. If the dough feels too sticky, dust your surface with an additional tablespoon of powdered sugar. 

Step Four: Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate it until it becomes firm, which should take approximately one hour. Afterwards, you can shape it, use it for making cookies, or enjoy it as it is!

Ways to Use the Marzipan

Here are simple ways you can use the Marzipan recipe. 

• Use it as a pie crust, for instance, in a delicious cherry pie!
• Create cookies.
• As a filling for pastries, such as croissants. 
• You could shape them into miniature fruit shapes and apply liquid food coloring to add details!

Tips for Success

Pro tip: I recommend using blanched almond flour for the best results, but ground almonds can also be used. 

Be sure to sift the powdered sugar to prevent lumps from forming. 

This recipe might need a little tweaking to adjust the consistency. If the dough feels too sticky, dust your surface with an additional tablespoon of powdered sugar.

Storing Marzipan

To store any leftovers, wrap them in cling film and place them in the fridge for up to 10 days. Alternatively, if you prefer to freeze them, wrap them and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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