Marzipan From Scratch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups unblanched almonds
2 cups icing sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 teaspoons corn syrup
1 egg white, lightly beaten

Preparation

In a large bowl cover almonds with boiling water.
Let stand for 2 minutes.
Drain and skin by pressing down on one end forcing the nut to pop out of it's skin.
In a food processor grind WARM nuts for 2 minutes or until finely ground.
Add icing sugar and mix for 1 minute or until well blended.
Blend in almond extract.
Blend in corn syrup.
With the motor running pour in enough of the egg white to form a ball.
Remove and wrap in plastic wrap.
Place in the fridge for at least two hours or until firm.
***Thiscan be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks, in the freezer for 3 months.