Homemade Marshmallows
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Homemade Marshmallows
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With a light vanilla flavor and a springy, squishy texture, these homemade marshmallows will make you forget that the store-bought version even exists. Recipe includes a how-to video!
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Ingredients
For Dusting
- Vegetable shortening or vegetable oil for greasing pan and utensils
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
For Marshmallows
- ½ cup ice water
- 3 packets gelatin (0.75 oz)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup¹
- ½ cup water any temperature
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- Additional powdered sugar as needed
Instructions
- Prepare a 13x9” (33x23cm) pan by thoroughly greasing the sides and bottom with vegetable shortening (I use Crisco) or a thin layer of vegetable oil. Grease a rubber spatula as well and set it aside nearby (you’ll need this when you pour your marshmallow).
- Prepare dusting powder by whisking together powdered sugar and cornstarch until well-combined and set aside.
- Pour ice water into the bowl of a stand mixer (see note 2 if you don’t have a stand mixer) fitted with a whisk attachment and sprinkle gelatin overtop, then stir to combine.
- In a medium-sized pot, combine sugar, corn syrup, remaining ½ cup (118ml) water, and salt and stir to combine.
- Turn stovetop heat just a notch above medium and cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. If you notice sugar crystals on the side of the pot, use a damp pastry brush to gently wash them down the sides of the pot back into the mixture.
- Continue to stir until mixture comes to a boil, then attach a candy thermometer to the pot (make sure the end of the thermometer is suspended in the middle of the mixture and that it is not touching the bottom of the pot!) and continue to cook without stirring until mixture reaches 242F (115C).
- Remove syrup from heat and turn stand mixer speed to low. With mixer on low speed, gradually drizzle the hot syrup into the gelatin mixture in a steady stream. Once all syrup has been added, gradually increase mixer speed to high.
- Beat on high-speed for at least 10 minutes/until mixture is fluffy, thick, glossy, and greatly increased in volume.
- Stir in vanilla extract (or your favorite extract and any food coloring you may wish to use) at this point until completely combined.
- Use your greased spatula to pour/spread marshmallow mixture into prepared pan and smooth the surface. Sift 2-3 Tablespoons of the dusting mixture (save remaining mixture, you’ll need it) over the surface of the marshmallows.
- Let marshmallows sit until firm, about 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Once firm, dust a cutting board generously with about a tablespoon of the dusting mixture and pour the remaining mixture in a bowl.
- Turn out the marshmallows onto a cutting board and use a greased knife or kitchen shears (lightly greased with either shortening or vegetable oil) to cut into squares. Toss marshmallows one at a time in bowl with remaining dusting mixture then enjoy.
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Notes
- May substitute glucose syrup.
- May substitute glucose syrup.
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, a powerful electric mixer will work, but it will take much longer and will be quite an arm workout. I don’t really recommend trying this by hand.
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, a powerful electric mixer will work, but it will take much longer and will be quite an arm workout. I don’t really recommend trying this by hand.
- Store marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month.
- Store marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1large marshmallow
Calories
93kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
24mg
(1%)
Potassium
1mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 35large marshmallows
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1large marshmallow | |
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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