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== Persipan == | |||
[[File:Dominostein_cut_(cropped).jpg|thumb|right|A cut piece of Dominostein, showing the layers of persipan.]] | |||
'''Persipan''' is a confectionery product similar to [[marzipan]], but made with [[apricot]] or [[peach]] kernels instead of [[almond]]s. It is often used as a substitute for marzipan in various [[baked goods]] and [[confectionery]] items, especially in regions where almonds are less readily available or more expensive. | |||
== | == Composition == | ||
Persipan is | Persipan is composed primarily of ground apricot or peach kernels, which are mixed with [[sugar]] and a small amount of [[alcohol]] to enhance flavor and preserve the mixture. The kernels are first blanched to remove their skins, then ground into a fine paste. This paste is then combined with sugar and alcohol to form a dough-like consistency. | ||
== Uses == | == Uses == | ||
Persipan is used in a variety of | Persipan is used in a variety of [[culinary]] applications, similar to marzipan. It is often found in [[pastries]], [[cakes]], and [[chocolates]]. One popular use of persipan is in the production of [[Dominosteine]], a type of layered confection that includes a layer of persipan, along with [[gingerbread]] and [[fruit jelly]]. | ||
== Differences from Marzipan == | |||
While persipan and marzipan are similar in texture and use, there are key differences between the two. The primary difference lies in the main ingredient: persipan uses apricot or peach kernels, whereas marzipan uses almonds. This difference in ingredients can lead to a variation in flavor, with persipan having a slightly more bitter taste due to the natural compounds found in apricot and peach kernels. | |||
== Production == | |||
The production of persipan involves several steps: | |||
Apricot kernels | 1. '''Kernel Preparation''': Apricot or peach kernels are blanched to remove their skins. | ||
2. '''Grinding''': The kernels are ground into a fine paste. | |||
3. '''Mixing''': The paste is mixed with sugar and alcohol to achieve the desired consistency and flavor. | |||
4. '''Shaping''': The mixture can be shaped into various forms, such as logs or blocks, for use in confections. | |||
== | == Related Pages == | ||
* [[Marzipan]] | * [[Marzipan]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Confectionery]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Dominosteine]] | ||
* [[Almond]] | |||
[[Category:Confectionery]] | [[Category:Confectionery]] | ||
[[Category:Food ingredients]] | |||
Latest revision as of 11:10, 15 February 2025
Persipan[edit]
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Persipan is a confectionery product similar to marzipan, but made with apricot or peach kernels instead of almonds. It is often used as a substitute for marzipan in various baked goods and confectionery items, especially in regions where almonds are less readily available or more expensive.
Composition[edit]
Persipan is composed primarily of ground apricot or peach kernels, which are mixed with sugar and a small amount of alcohol to enhance flavor and preserve the mixture. The kernels are first blanched to remove their skins, then ground into a fine paste. This paste is then combined with sugar and alcohol to form a dough-like consistency.
Uses[edit]
Persipan is used in a variety of culinary applications, similar to marzipan. It is often found in pastries, cakes, and chocolates. One popular use of persipan is in the production of Dominosteine, a type of layered confection that includes a layer of persipan, along with gingerbread and fruit jelly.
Differences from Marzipan[edit]
While persipan and marzipan are similar in texture and use, there are key differences between the two. The primary difference lies in the main ingredient: persipan uses apricot or peach kernels, whereas marzipan uses almonds. This difference in ingredients can lead to a variation in flavor, with persipan having a slightly more bitter taste due to the natural compounds found in apricot and peach kernels.
Production[edit]
The production of persipan involves several steps:
1. Kernel Preparation: Apricot or peach kernels are blanched to remove their skins. 2. Grinding: The kernels are ground into a fine paste. 3. Mixing: The paste is mixed with sugar and alcohol to achieve the desired consistency and flavor. 4. Shaping: The mixture can be shaped into various forms, such as logs or blocks, for use in confections.
