Mock Marzipan Strawberries Recipes

CHRISTMAS STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Blend together the gelatin and condensed milk. Add coconut and vanilla; mix well and refrigerate until chilled.
• Roll into small balls and shape into strawberries; roll in red sugar crystals.
• Dip fat end into green sugar crystals. Place an almond sliver into the fat end for a stem. To prevent hardening, store in an air tight container until ready to serve.

STRAWBERRY JAM MARZIPAN BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/3 cup brown sugar together in a bowl; press mixture into a 9-inch square pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
• Spread strawberry jam to within 1/2 inch of edges of baked crust. Mix 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and salt in a bowl until crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over jam layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.
• Whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon almond extract together in a bowl until smooth; drizzle over cooled bars.

MOCK STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Stir the zucchini and sugar together in a large pot over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture begins to boil, about 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and gelatin, and continue simmering 5 minutes more, stirring constantly.
• Ladle the hot jam into 6 hot, sterilized half-pint canning jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe the rim and jar threads with a clean, damp cloth. Center lid on jar and screw the ring down firmly. Place into a boiling water canner covered by 2 inches of boiling water. Process for 10 minutes. Remove from the canner, and allow to cool to room temperature, and refrigerate any jars that do not seal.

MOCK MARZIPAN STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• At least 3 hours or up to 1 week before serving:In a large bowl, combine condensed milk, gelatin, walnuts and coconut until uniform.Shape about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the dough at a time into strawberries. Roll in decorating sugar place on waxed paper. Let stand for 1 hour or until a crust has formed on the outside. Cut each gumdrop crosswise into three slices. With fingertips, form each slice into a leaf. Top each strawberry with one or two leaves or insert plastic stems.Use to decorate a cookie tray or serve as a confection. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.