Description
Frutta Martorana, also known as Pasta di Mandorle, is a traditional Sicilian dessert made from almond paste. These colorful marzipan fruits are shaped to resemble real fruits and are often served during festivals and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g almond flour
- 250g powdered sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Food coloring (assorted colors)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- Add egg white and almond extract, then knead into a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into portions and color each with food coloring.
- Shape the dough into small fruits like lemons, oranges, or apples.
- Let them dry for 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Use gloves when coloring to avoid staining your hands.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Frutta Martorana, Pasta di Mandorle, Sicilian dessert, marzipan fruits, almond paste