Marzipan can be mixed up ahead of time and will keep for several weeks if wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Let it come to room temperature before molding fruit. Tint marzipan with the desired colors of liquid food coloring, kneading it until the color is blended. Click here for the Marzipan and Glaze Recipe then read the instructions below for how to shape the individual fruits. Draw leaf indentations using a wooden pick.
Indent stem ends slightly using a pointed wooden stick.
Insert cloves in stem ends. Brush the apples with glaze, if desired. Shape about 1 teaspoon red dough into a ball for each strawberry. Indent flattened end slightly using a pointed wooden stick. Combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and a few drops of red food coloring, stirring until blended thoroughly and desired color is obtained.