{"id":20668,"date":"2025-10-01T17:28:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casamira2025.casamiraes.agenciatlc.dev\/how-to-make-homemade-marzipan\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T17:28:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:28:40","slug":"how-to-make-homemade-marzipan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casamiraes.agenciatlc.dev\/en\/how-to-make-homemade-marzipan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make homemade marzipan?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although it may surprise us, the truth is that the preparation of homemade marzipan<\/strong> is quite quick and easy to make. We only need a little time and patience to mold the figurines. <\/p>\n

The history of marzipan<\/h2>\n

\"origin<\/p>\n

As with many other recipes, the true origin of marzipan<\/strong> is not very clear. Some place it in Greek times, although the first written reference to it is in the book of The 1001 Nights, so it is thought that it could also be of Arab origin. <\/p>\n

In Spain there is no mention of marzipan until the 16th century. It is said that the first elaborations of marzipan came from the nuns of the Convent of San Clemente, in Toledo. Although here you can learn more about the origin of marzipan.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Currently, Spain is one of the largest producers of marzipan in the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

How to prepare good homemade marzipan<\/h2>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Marzipan dough<\/strong> is used as a base for many sweets and desserts such as marzipan eel<\/a>, Pan de C\u00e1diz<\/strong> or Huesosde santo<\/strong>. All of them can be found in our workshop handmade with the best ingredients. <\/p>\n

The key to prepare a good homemade marzipan<\/strong> is to use quality ingredients. This is an almost essential condition in almost all recipes, although, in the case of marzipan it is even more so, since the ingredients are not cooked much and take little elaboration. <\/p>\n

It is important that the almond be of a sweet variety. The best almond to prepare marzipan is the one we use at Casa Mira<\/a>, the Marcona<\/strong> type. <\/p>\n

Recipe for homemade marzipan<\/h2>\n

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Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n