Marzipan Oranges

1. 1

   Mix the marzipan and food coloring in a bowl until combined.

2. 2

   For each orange, roll 1 oz (25g) of the mixture into a ball.

3. 3

   Roll the ball over the coarse, star-shaped side of a box grater.

4. 4

   Push a clove into the top.

5. 5

   Use the blunt edge of a knife to make crease marks around the clove.

6. 6

   Variations:

7. 7

   Pear Marzipan Fruits: Color the marzipan pale green.

8. 8

   Form into pear shapes.

9. 9

   Push cloves into the bottoms and stand on end.

10. 10

    Color a small amount of marzipan brown and use to create stalks.

11. 11

    Banana Marzipan Fruits: Color the marzipan yellow.

12. 12

    Form into sausage shapes with tapered ends.

13. 13

    Bend toward you, then flatten the sides slightly with the back of a knife.

14. 14

    Use thinned down brown food coloring to paint in a few streaks.

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