Re: questions about marzipan

[Christopher M Faulcon <mfaulcon@or.atinc.com>]

Poster: Christopher M Faulcon <mfaulcon@or.atinc.com>

Becky McEllistrem wrote:
> 
> Poster: Becky McEllistrem <beckymc@MICROSOFT.com>
>
>      ---Snip!---     My main question is how far ahead can
> you make marzipan items and still have them be edible?  Can you actually do something several
> days ahead?  What is the best way to store it?  If you're trying to use molds of some sort for making
> people,  are there any good locations for finding said molds?
> 
> Rebecca
> 

The important thing to remember about marzipan is that its primary
component is ground almonds. Almonds, like all nuts, are very high in
oils which will affect the taste of the finished product rapidly as they
turn if left uncooled. Refridgerated, however, I've kept marzipan around
for as much as two weeks, with no ill affects, and I suspect you can go
a bit longer safely. Frozen, it will last at least six weeks, probably
more.

Martin
Or, a lion couchant affronte; a label.
(try and pass THAT these days...)
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