Marzipan Candy Fruit

Marzipan, an almond paste, is sculpted to form realistic little fruits. They make adorable decorations for cakes and cupcakes.

Recipe Ingredients:

3/4 pound ready-to-use marzipan (or see recipe)
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/2 teaspoon green food coloring
1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring

Cooking Directions:

1. Divide marzipan into 3 portions.
2. Tint each portion with red food coloring, green food coloring, or yellow food coloring. Knead until evenly colored.
3. Shape the red marzipan into strawberries. Roll gently on a grated surface for texture.
4. Shape the green marzipan into pears; insert cloves for stems.
5. Shape the yellow marzipan into bananas.
6. Serve or store in airtight containers.

Makes 24 confections.