Marzipan (almond Paste)

The worst thing that can happen to a Christian is not persecution, physical injury, or death. In many respects, these are the best things that can happen to us. Jesus said that we are blessed when we are “persecuted for righteousness’ sake” (Matthew 5:10). Paul decided to “take pleasure in infirmities…for Christ's sake… For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10). Jesus said to His followers, “My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do” (Luke 12:4). This makes perfect sense, because for the believer, “to be absent from the body” is “to be present with the Lord.” None of these earthly threats should hold any sway over us whatsoever.

Jim Elliff

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Candies	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Blanched almonds
2	c	Sugar
1	c	Water
		Icing sugar
		Almond extract, or vanilla
		Extract or rose water

INSTRUCTIONS

If you blanch the almonds yourself, spread them out to dry well before
proceeding. Grind them through the fine blade of a food chopper three
or four times until very fine.  Bring sugar and water to a boil in a
medium saucepan, stirring until  sugar dissolves. Boil hard until syrup
registers 240 degrees F on a  candy thermometer. Add to almonds and
stir until creamy. Sprinkle a  large platter with icing sugar. Spread
almond mixture on platter,  cool, then pack into a large jar with a
tight fitting lid. Mixture  will be crumbly at this point. Let stand at
least one week to mellow.  Gather into a ball and knead on a board
sprinkled with icing sugar  until smooth and pliable. Knead in a few
drops of your chosen  flavouring. Makes about 3 1/2 cups.  File
ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmkah001.zip

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