Recipe - Marzipan Fruits

1 Three fourths cup Coconut; finely chopped
1 pack (4serving size) jello(r)
brand gelatin; any flavor
1 cup Ground blanched almonds
2/3 cup Sweetened condensed milk
1 One half teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Almond extract
Food coloring; (optional)
Whole cloves; (optional)
Citron; (optional)

Mix together coconut, gelatin, almonds, milk, sugar and extract. Shape by
hand into small fruits, or use small candy molds. If desired, use food
coloring to paint details on fruit; add whole cloves and citron for stems
and blossom ends. Chill until dry. Store in covered container at room
temperature up to 1 week.

Prep time: 30 minutes

Recipe by: Treasury of Christmas Recipes (1991)

Posted to MCRecipe Digest V1 #936 by "Eugene Johnston"
ejohnston@mailexcite.com on Nov 30, 1997