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    Published: Mar 2, 2021 · Modified: May 6, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    Homemade Marzipan Candy Carrots

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    A vertical closeup image of a bunch of Homemade Marzipan Candy Carrots on a platter with a block of homemade marzipan in the background.
    A vertical collage image of marzipan candy carrots and the almond paste in a food processor along with a title text overlay graphic.

    Making homemade marzipan candy carrots are one of the easiest things in the world to make.

    Once the marzipan is made, the possibilities of what you're able to craft with the pliable almond flavored candy are endless, and so much fun!

    A vertical closeup image of a pretty platter with Homemade Marzipan Candy Carrots and a block of homemade marzipan along with some cute bunnies in the background.

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making homemade marzipan candy is available at the end of this post. OR you can hit the "jump to recipe" button (found above) to be taken directly to the recipe. 

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    The ingredient list:
    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    How this recipe came to be:
    How long does it take to make marzipan?
    Can store-bought marzipan be used to make these candy carrots?
    What is almond flour, and can it be made at home?
    How to store marzipan?
    The step-by-step visual guide to making homemade marzipan:
    When and where can homemade marzipan candy carrots be used?
    Here are more fun marzipan candy ideas that you'll have fun with -
    Additional homemade candy recipes you'll also enjoy:
    Homemade Marzipan Candy Carrots
    Ingredients US CustomaryMetric 1x2x3x
    Instructions
    Notes
    Nutrition

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    Homemade Marzipan Candy Carrots on a white plate along with a block of homemade marzipan with bunnies in the background.

    The ingredient list:

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • almond flour
    • confectioners sugar
    • egg white
    • almond extract
    • pinch salt
    • corn syrup
    • orange and green gel food coloring (to make carrots)

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • food processor
    • kitchen gloves (optional, for coloring marzipan)
    • paper plates
    • paring knife
    • small bowls
    • plastic wrap (to store marzipan)

    How this recipe came to be:

    Making marzipan has been on my list of things I've wanted to make for years and years.

    Why it took me so long to make it, I'll never know.

    But what I do know is now that I finally have, I'm excited to have the block of homemade marzipan wrapped and stored in my fridge to mold, sculpt, and play with whenever the whim strikes.

    How long does it take to make marzipan?

    Only moments.

    The food processor basically does all the work so in 5 - 10 minutes' time you can have homemade marzipan ready and waiting for your creativity to take over.

    Can store-bought marzipan be used to make these candy carrots?

    Yes, sure.

    However, making homemade marzipan takes only a handful of ingredients. One of them being almond flour/meal.

    What is almond flour, and can it be made at home?

    These days, almond flour is super simple to find in almost every grocery store's baking aisle.

    That said, making almond flour/meal is super simple to make at home by placing whole, skinless, blanched almonds in a food processor, and processing until a soft, coarse flour is achieved.

    For this post and recipe, I used store-bought almond flour because I already had in my pantry.

    How to store marzipan?

    Wrap it well in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, OR store it in the freezer for up to two months.

    Block of homemade marzipan candy on a white plate with homemade marzipan carrots.
    Dress up cakes, cupcakes, pies, and tarts with these cute little homemade marzipan carrots.

    The step-by-step visual guide to making homemade marzipan:

    •  Place the almond flour/meal in a food processor along with an equal portion of confectioners sugar.
    •  Pulse until blended.
    • Add salt and blend.
    How to make homemade marzipan candy
    • Add an egg white and almond extract in a small bowl.
    • Add the egg and extract mixture to the food processor and pulse all the ingredients until the dough forms a ball.
    Making homemade marzipan candy
    • Wrap the prepared marzipan in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until ready to color and shape.
    • Food coloring may be kneaded into the marzipan depending on your design needs.
    • For the carrots, orange and green gel food colors were used.
    • Once the marzipan is made, you're now ready to color and shape the carrots (see the featured how-to video for instructions)
    Making homemade marzipan candy.
    A vertical closeup image of a bunch of Homemade Marzipan Candy Carrots on a platter with a block of homemade marzipan in the background.

    When and where can homemade marzipan candy carrots be used?

    Anywhere your imagination takes you.

    Of course, the first thing that pops into mind is on top of a carrot cake or cupcakes. But get your creative juices flowing, and I'm certain you'll be surprised with the ideas you'll come up with.

    Here are more fun marzipan candy ideas that you'll have fun with -

    Additional homemade candy recipes you'll also enjoy:

    *Homemade Almond Joy Candy (shown below)

    Homemade Almond Joy Candy is better than the original because of more nuts and more chocolate! JOY never tasted so good!!

    A photo collage of homemade almond Joy candy with a title text overlay graphic in brown and black

    *Tropical White Chocolate Candy Bites (not shown)

    These easy-to-make Tropical White Chocolate Candy Bites are the perfect thing to make and gift to someone who loves to indulge in a sweet little treat from time to time.

    *Copycat Payday Candy Bars (shown below)

    If you’re a fan of Payday candy bars then you’ll go NUTS for this fast and easy Copycat Payday Candy Bars recipe. After all, who doesn’t love payday?!!

    A pretty blue plate filled with Copycat Payday Candy Bars with a blue stripped napkin in the background.

    *Coconut Pecan Praline Candy (not shown)

    You can either thank me for this recipe of coconut pecan praline candy or curse me out! They’re so good and so addicting you may eat them all by yourself! Sorry. Not sorry!

    *Homemade Marzipan Candy Carrots (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

    A vertical collage image of marzipan candy carrots and the almond paste in a food processor along with a title text overlay graphic.

    Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today's almond paste candy carrot recipe.

    If you've made this recipe, or are excited to make this recipe, I'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to leave it a star rating in the recipe card, along with a comment if you're so inclined. Thank you. 🙂

    Making Marzipan Candy

    Homemade Marzipan Candy Carrots

    Renee Goerger
    Fast and easy homemade marzipan can be colored and shaped into whatever your heart desires.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    sculpting time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Candy, Easter decorations, homemade candy
    Servings 3 cups
    Calories 581 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1½ cups almond flour/meal homemade or store-bought
    • 1½ cups confectioners sugar
    • small pinch salt
    • 1½ teaspoons pure almond extract
    • 1 egg white
    • food processor
    • plastic wrap
    • orange and green food color for making carrots
    • corn syrup for attaching pieces

    Instructions
     

    • Place the almond flour, confectioners sugar, and salt in a food processor and pulse until blended.
    • Stir the egg white and almond extract together in a small bowl.
    • Add the egg white mixture into the food processor and pulse until a dough ball forms.
    • Remove the ball from the processor and wrap tightly in the plastic wrap.
    • Refrigerate at least 3 hours, or until you're ready to color and shape.

    Notes

    Keep the marzipan tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
    When kneading food coloring into the marzipan, wearing disposable latex gloves will help keep the color off your hands.
    Marzipan can be colored and shaped into whatever your heart desires.
    Corn syrup is useful for attaching pieces of marzipan together, as in the carrots and the carrot tops.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 12gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 22mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 5gSugar: 66gCalcium: 118mgIron: 2.1mg
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    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's recipe for homemade almond paste candy as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Block of marzipan candy on a plate with orange and green marzipan carrots.
    Making homemade marzipan will open an entire world of edible art possibilities for you!

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    Comments

    1. Ludwina says

      July 20, 2021 at 2:54 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for your recipe will make it soon

      Reply
      • Renée says

        July 20, 2021 at 5:53 am

        My pleasure, Ludwina!
        Enjoy!!
        Renee

        Reply
    2. Sandi says

      March 02, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      These are absolutely precious. They were so easy to make with your awesome directions.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 03, 2021 at 6:33 am

        Thanks, Sandi. So glad to hear it!

        Reply
    3. Wilhelmina says

      March 02, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      How did I not know that homemade marzipan was this easy??? This is so much tastier and more affordable that what I have purchased in the past. Awesome recipe!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 03, 2021 at 6:33 am

        You know it! Glad I was able to help.
        Enjoy the marzipan, Wilhelmina!

        Reply
    4. Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says

      March 03, 2016 at 9:41 pm

      Oh my gosh, these are SOOO cute - I never knew you could make stuff like this at home!

      Reply
    5. Katerina @ Diethood says

      March 03, 2016 at 8:49 pm

      These are so awesommmme!! Forget the kids, I want them all for myself! 😀

      Reply
    6. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

      March 02, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      These are darling!

      Reply
    7. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      March 02, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      Swoon! These carrots are so adorable! My girls would have a blast making them!

      Reply
    8. Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says

      March 02, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      how adorable!!!

      Reply
    9. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

      March 02, 2016 at 10:52 am

      How cute are these?! I have never even though about making marzipan before, but now I want to!

      Reply

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