Toot - Mulberry (Persian-Style Marzipan Confection)

Toot (mulberry) is the sweet fruit of the mulberry tree. The black mulberry fruit is called shahtoot (king mulberry) in Persian. Toot confection is a Persian-style marzipan made of a mixture of ground almond and sugar molded into the white mulberry fruit. Toot is traditionally made for Nowrouz (Persian New Year) and wedding ceremonies to bring in the sweetness. This is a simple and quick