Frutta Martorana
Frutta martorana are Sicilian almond-paste sweets shaped and painted to look like miniature fruit. The marzipan should be smooth and bright, with realistic pear, citrus, peach, and fig shapes arranged like a festive pastry-shop display.
π Recipe adapted from Wikidata (Dessert)
π¨βπ³ Instructions
Mix almond flour and powdered sugar, then add glucose, almond extract, and just enough water to make a smooth paste.
Knead until pliable and divide into portions.
Shape the paste into small fruits such as pears, oranges, figs, and peaches.
Tint with food coloring and add tiny details with cloves or leaves.
Let dry until the surface firms slightly before serving.
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