The nut that is commonly used to make marzipan is the almond. Marzipan is a sweet confection made from ground almonds, sugar, and sometimes almond extract. Almonds have a rich, slightly sweet flavor that works well in creating the distinctive taste and texture of marzipan. The almonds are typically blanched (skin removed) and finely ground before being mixed with sugar to form a paste that can be molded into various shapes or used as a filling in desserts and candies.