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Nut-free marzipan recipe

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Traditionally made with almonds, this nut-free marzipan recipe is made with semolina and vanilla instead. It's the perfect substitute for sweet bakes, particularly at Christmas and Easter, for those with nut allergies See method

Serves 12
5 mins to prepare
216 calories / serving
Vegetarian

Ingredients

200g (7oz) fine semolina or cornmeal
200g icing sugar
150g (5oz) softened butter
2 tsp vanilla extract

Each serving contains

Energy
910kj
216kcal 11%
Fat
10g 15%
Saturates
6g 31%
Sugars
17g 19%
Salt
trace 0%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 30.4g Protein 1.8g Fibre 0.5g

Method

In a mixer or by hand mix together all the ingredients, until it comes together. It is quite crumbly, so chill in the fridge for 15-20 mins to firm up before using.
Use to cover the Nut-free Battenburg cake, or Nut-free Christmas cake.

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