How to Store Marzipan

How to Store Marzipan.

Marzipan is a sweet mixture of ground almonds, glucose and icing (powdered) sugar. It is also known as almond paste. The correct method of storage is important to ensure that it remains intact––too much moisture will cause it to dissolve, while allowing it to become too dry will cause it to ferment.

Steps.
1. Select the marzipan to be stored after removing it from the packaging. Cut away cleanly from the marzipan you're using.
2. Lay down a sheet of plastic food (cling) wrap. Cut the wrap larger than the piece of marzipan.
3. Wrap the marzipan tightly. Overlap the plastic wrap to ensure that air cannot enter the package.
4. Place the wrapped marzipan inside an airtight container.
5. Store. The marzipan will keep at room temperature in a dark, dry and cool place for up to 3 weeks.

Community Q&A.

Question : Can you freeze marzipan?
Answer : Yes, but only if held in watered cling wrap otherwise it dries and cracks into pieces. If the idea of water doesn't appeal just add unwaxed lemon peel.

Tips.

Marzipan can be purchased ready-made or you can make your own. For instructions on making your own, see further How to make marzipan.
Marzipan will be white or yellow depending on the manufacturer's or the recipe's ingredients. This color will keep provided the marzipan is stored properly.

Things You'll Need.
Marzipan.
Plastic food (cling) wrap.
Airtight container.