BLOSSOM WATER RECIPES

Steps:

• First, prepare all the ingredients. Ideally, distilled water is best, but as this is more difficult to obtain, you can use mineral water or make distilled water from tap water. Additionally, the orange blossom flowers should be dry, so if you pick them from your own tree, you'll need to leave them in the sun for several weeks until they dry out completely.If you like orange blossom water, you can try making rose water too.
• If you want to make a larger amount of orange blossom water, double the quantities of ingredients. However, always keep the proportions the same, so for every half a liter of mineral water, you'll need 50 grams (1.7 ounces) of dried orange blossom flowers.
• To make orange blossom water, place the flowers in a bowl and cover them with the water. Stir them a little and cover the bowl with plastic wrap or cling film so that the water is permeated with the floral aroma from the flowers. You should leave it for a day in a cool, dark place.
• After 24 hours, strain the water using a cloth strainer or place gauze or a cotton cloth in a sieve. Leave it to stand for 30 minutes to an hour and pour it into glass jars or bottles. It is advisable to keep orange blossom water in pre-sterilised dark glass containers to prevent light from entering so it keeps better. Close the jar or bottle and store it in the refrigerator.
• Preparing orange blossom water is very simple and will give a unique flavor to your desserts. With cosmetics, you can use this water as a facial toner, as the blossom contains moisturizing properties for the skin.

Steps:

• In a large bowl or a food processor, sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar.
• Add just one tablespoon of the hot water to the dry ingredients, along with the orange blossom water.
• Pulse with a food processor or quickly mix together with a fork to make a crumbly mixture.
• Continue mixing until you can roll the marzipan into a smooth dough. If the dough won't hold together, gradually add small amounts of hot water until it does.
• Dust a surface and a rolling pin with powdered sugar, then roll out the dough. Use your hands or mini cookie cutters to make whatever shape you like.
• Leave your marzipan pieces at room temperature on a piece of parchment paper or a nonstick baking sheet. Wait at least 30 minutes, then enjoy.
• Store your orange blossom water marzipan treats in an airtight container at room temperature to enjoy within the next few days, or keep them in the refrigerator. They will be best within a week after you make them.