Title: Bulgarian Marzipan (Massapan) Parve
Categories: Bulgarian Candy Jewish
Yield: 1 Servings

1	lb	Almonds
2		Bitter almonds( if you can
		Find any)
4	c	Sugar
2	c	Water

Soak the almonds 10-15 minutes in boiling water, remove peels and place to dry.

1 day later,grind the almonds in a blender,until thin, be carefull not to reach the oily stage. . Keep 7-8 almonds for decoration. Melt the sugar in the water, on high flame about 15 minutes. Cool slightly and add the almond powder by stiring well. Form small balls (wet your hands in 4 tsp fresh lemon juice + 4 to 5 tsp of water).

Insert half almond in each massapan and place in paper cases.

Another "specialite" from my grand-mother Venoutcha COVO Viviane From: "Viviane & Israel Barzel" Date: 25 Feb 97 Jewish-Food List Ä

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