Homemade Marzipan - it is much easier to make than you think! Create traditional Christmas gifts the easy way. Marzipan is delicious on its own but add a little high quality chocolate and you have a decadent treat.  Marzipan is gluten free as it contains no more than 3 ingredients. Here is what you need:  200g ground Almonds (peeled) 150g icing sugar 2 tblsp rose water (or any other liquid if you do not like the flavour - ideas are: Cointreau, Kahlua, Amaretto or bitter almond or mix in spices like cinnamon, ginger or even a pinch of chilli)  How to make the Marzipan: In a food processor combine the ground almonds and icing sugar. Mix to...
Mandelhoernchen (Almond Horns) are a fond memory of my childhood. These sweet, almondy treats are soft and chewy and simply divine. They are simple to make and a joy for the whole family.  What you need: For the dough: 300g chilled Marzipan (see our recipe for homemade Marzipan!) 2 egg whites (60g) pinch of salt 125g icing sugar  For the decoration: 200g sliced almonds 100g dark chocolate Extra's: Piping Bag and large round piping nozzle (10mm Ø for smaller horns, 15-17mm Ø for large horns)  How to make the horns: 1) Grate the chilled Marzipan into small pieces into a bowl. In a bowl, mix the egg whites, salt and icing sugar with either your hand mixer or...
This is our favourite Christmas Cake recipe, it is so simple, that my kids have been making it since they were toddlers. You can easily adapt the recipe to suit your taste and needs, but this cake is so moist and tasty, it requires hardly anything else.  All you need:  1kg Mixed Dried Fruit 2 Cups (500ml) Good Quality Orange Juice 1tsp Mixed Spice 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 30ml Rum (optional!!) 2 Cups Gluten Free Self-raising Flour (or 2 Cups Standard GF Flour and 2tsp Baking Powder)  1) Place the mixed fruit and spices (and rum if using) into a large bowl. Top with the Orange juice and mix to combine. Cover and let it stand for at...
These must be the easiest gluten free donuts to make to please a crowd. So simple but simply delicious! Give them a Go! You will not have to miss out on gluten free donuts any longer!
