National Marzipan Day - January 12
Thu Jan 12th

National Marzipan Day

On January 12th, millions of people around the world joined millions of others around the world in the annual National Marzipan Day. The eye and throat candy festival begins on January 12th with beautifully made confections that delight the eyes and palate.

For those who does not know, Marzipan is a candy made mainly of sugar or honey and ground almonds. It is also often enhanced with almond oil or extract. This candy can be used by candy makers to make a variety of sweets. The following are a few of them include:

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  • Fruit and vegetables are sold in small replicas
  • n sheets and used as a glaze for icing cakes. Rolled is rolled into thin sheets and used as a glaze for icing cakes

Some people also make miniature marzipan animal figurines, incorporating them into New Year's Day celebrations and traditions.

How to celebrate #nationalmarzipanday.

Make some marzipan on this enthralling holiday to put your artistic skills to the test. Decorate a cake or make cookies or make cookies decorations. Custom make some candies for a special occasion.. You can invite the family to join you. To learn the art of making marzipan, you could also take a class. Is there anyone who makes marzipan? Do you know anyone who makes marzipan? Give them a shout-out for their unique creations.

To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalMarzipanDay..

Marzipan FAQ

Q. How is marzipan made?

A. Confectioners start by peeling raw almonds using a variety of techniques. In the meantime, the almonds are immersed in water simmering just below the boiling point. This step loosens the almond skins for easy removal. The almonds are turned into almond flour mixed with sugar, which is the final step. For additional sweetness and binding, confectioners add corn syrup or another binder before molding.

Q. How does marzipan taste?

A. As you can imagine, marzipan tastes sweet and nutty. A.

Are almond paste and marzipan the same thing? Q. Is almond paste and marzipan the same thing?

A. No. A. No. A. No. However, they are made with the same ingredients as those that are not. Due to the almond/sugar ratio, Marzipan is sweeter than almond paste. Both items are pre-made and are available in grocery stores.