Classic marzipan is made with glucose or sugar syrup and is cooked for some time. This quick version is not as fine.

Ingredients

• 2½ cups ground almonds
• 1½ cups caster sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 teaspoon almond essence

Method

1. Put the almonds and sugar into a food processor and process for about 30 seconds or until the mixture is very well ground.
2. With the motor running, pour in the water and essences and keep processing until the mixture comes together. It will remain very granular and lumpy.
3. Turn out from the processor bowl and bring together. Lightly dust a board with sieved icing sugar and knead into a ball. Keep well wrapped and in an airtight container in the refrigerator or divide into portions and freeze. Defrost at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.