Customer Reviews

Marzipan Paste 1 lb. Block

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I ordered this marzipan last Christmas, amazed by the great deal that I had found.

Unfortunately, the old addage is true: you get what you pay for.

This marzipan is made with corn syrup instead of sugar, so it doesn't have the same texture.

Even more interesting is that I froze the unused marzipan in the same bag with a 'better' variety. Within three months this marzipan had taken on a freezer taste, whereas the higher grade marzipan still tastes great even one year later. They were both in the same bag together, so it can only be the ingredients themselves that didn't hold up.

This may be fine for gourmands, but a more refined palate is going to recognize the difference right away. I am so glad that I didn't buy the ten pound block like I originally intended. It may be suitable where the marzipan doesn't take center stage, but when the marzipan flavor is important pay the extra money for a 60+% almond paste made with sugar.

Buyers Beware, 1 lb. of Marzipan for $4.99.. Sounds great, right?
What they neglect to tell you is that there is an additional $9 shipping charge!!!!!!
Insane.
If this company *ever* thinks they will get another dime from me, they are sorely mistaken.
I placed my order along with some books, and Amazon does not itemize the shipping charges, only gives you one lump sum for all the items you order... At *no point* does Amazon or the company tell you what the shipping is for this item, unless it is the only item you order, and then only right before the final checkout.
It was only after paying, when I received itemized email invoices that I was informed of the $9 shipping charge.
What an incredibly shortsighted business practice.
1 lb Marzipan, for $16. No thank you.

I used this to make a traditional Swedish dessert. Product arrived quickly, and tasted great. In fact, it tasted better than any other marzipan I have purchased, and rated on par with that I have tasted in Europe. Yes, it has a little corn syrup in it, and yes, shipping does cost a bit. It's 5 lbs after all, so it is to be expected. Be smart and buy in bulk. Wrap it well and freeze leftovers.

Absolutely delicious. Exactly what I was looking for. My Christmas cake was perfect! Very pleased with the marzipan and I will definitely purchase again.

The items arrived faster than they estimated. I had good email interaction with a sales rep from the creator. The paste itself was superior in quality.

Unfortunately the marzipan has corn syrup in it, so I couldn't use it. The corn syrup makes it sickly sweet. Too bad!

My family owns dilettante Chocolates in Seattle nd has been making candy for over 50 years. This is a great recipe!

This was fabulous. I used it as a fill with cherries in a wedding cake. It got rave reviews, and I LOVED it!

not much to say here. it was shipped quickly and arrived in excellent time and condition. product arrived fresh and tasty. top quality stuff.