Mazapán

Mazapán is a traditional Spanish sweet made from almonds and sugar. This simple recipe will guide you to make your own homemade mazapán.

Ingredients - Serves 10

Grind the almonds in a food processor until they turn into a fine powder.
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until it reaches a syrup consistency.
Add the ground almonds and lemon zest to the syrup. Stir well to combine.
Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool.
Once the mixture is cool, add the egg white and knead it into a dough.
Shape the dough into small balls or figures.
Let the mazapán dry at room temperature for a day before serving.