Marzipan (Candies)

Directions

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   1 lb Almonds, shelled, blanched 1 lb Confectioners' sugar 1 ea Egg white, unbeaten 3 Or 4 Tbsp rosewater or -orangewater Nothing expresses t

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   They are delicious to eat, too

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   Carefully dry the shelled almonds, then grind to a powder in an electic blender, if you have one

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   Blend almonds, the sugar, the egg white and just enough rosewater or orangewater (available from pharmacies) to make a pliable stiff dough

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   Knead with fingers, then place on board dusted with confectioners' sugar and form into desired shapes, to resemble miniature apples, peaches

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   Tint with food coloring

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   Balls of marzipan may be rubbed in chocolate dots or colored sugar

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   If dough becomes too stiff, work in a little lemon juice, rosewater or orangewater, adding drop by drop