Spiced Pecan Marzipan

Spiced Pecan Marzipan
  • Author: Dan Lepard

This recipe for Pecan Marzipan brings together the earthy richness of finely ground pecans with the sweetness of icing sugar and a blend of warm spices. The mixture is cooked to perfection to create a smooth and decadent paste that can be used in a variety of delicious desserts. Enjoy the aromatic flavors and nutty goodness in every bite!

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 200g/7oz finely ground pecanspecans
  • 100g/3½oz icing sugar
  • 125g4½oz soft brown sugar
  • 3 free-range egg yolks
  • 2 tsp liquid glucose
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp glycerine
  • 1-2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine the ground pecans and icing sugar in a bowl and mix together.
  • In a saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, egg yolks, glucose, honey, glycerine, cinnamon and vanilla, then cook over a low heat whisking constantly until pale, light and piping hot.
  • Pour this over the pecan mixture and stir well to make a smooth paste. Wrap well and leave until cold before using.

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Cook Time

10M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Makes enough to thickly cover an 18cm/7in round cake