Marzipan and Jam Filled "Bones"

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   Special equipment: bone-shape chocolate molds

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   For the marzipan: In a food processor, blend the flour, confectioners' sugar and almond extract until a paste forms, then transfer to a piping bag and set aside.

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   For the jam: Pour 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar into a medium pot set over medium heat.

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   Add the raspberries and the lemon juice and mix together, then bring to a boil.

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   In a separate small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar with the pectin to prevent clumping.

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   Once the fruit mixture comes to a boil, add in the pectin mixture and chile powder, and continue boiling for 15 minutes.

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   Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

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   Transfer the cool jam to a piping bag.

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   Fill the chocolate molds with the melted chocolate and knock them carefully on a hard surface to release any air bubbles.

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    Pour out excess chocolate back into the bowl of melted chocolate.

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    Scrape the flat portion of the mold to clean off any excess chocolate.

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    Chill until the chocolate hardens.

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    Pipe a thin layer of the marzipan paste inside the center of the bone, and then a thin piping of raspberry red chile jam, leaving a little bit of space at the top.

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    Top with more melted white chocolate, then chill and unmold once set.

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    Serve cold or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.