» This article is about the food. For the Homestar Runner character, see Marzipan (Homestar Runner) Marzipan is a confection consisting primarily of sugar and ground almonds. It derives its characteristic flavor from bitter almonds, which constitute 4% to 6% of the total almond content by weight. Some marzipan is also flavored with rosewater. Persipan is a similar product, for which the almonds are replaced by apricot or peach kernels. Marzipan is often made into sweets: common uses are marzipa… (More on Marzipan)