Marzipan Oranges

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the marzipan and food coloring in a bowl until combined.
2. 2
   For each orange, roll 1 oz (25g) of the mixture into a ball.
3. 3
   Roll the ball over the coarse, star-shaped side of a box grater.
4. 4
   Push a clove into the top.
5. 5
   Use the blunt edge of a knife to make crease marks around the clove.
6. 6
   Variations:
7. 7
   Pear Marzipan Fruits: Color the marzipan pale green.
8. 8
   Form into pear shapes.
9. 9
   Push cloves into the bottoms and stand on end.
10. 10
    Color a small amount of marzipan brown and use to create stalks.
11. 11
    Banana Marzipan Fruits: Color the marzipan yellow.
12. 12
    Form into sausage shapes with tapered ends.
13. 13
    Bend toward you, then flatten the sides slightly with the back of a knife.
14. 14
    Use thinned down brown food coloring to paint in a few streaks.