Easy Homemade Marshmallows
Create fluffy and sweet marshmallows from scratch with this simple recipe!
Ingredients
- 3 packets gelatin
- 1 ½ cups cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup water
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Pour the gelatin packets into the cold water in a bowl mounted to a stand mixer. Let the gelatin soften and expand for about 20 minutes. Add the optional vanilla flavoring.
- While the gelatin is softening, combine the sugar, ¾ cup of water, and corn syrup in a pan over high heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then bring the temperature up to 240°F.
- Turn the mixer on and slowly pour the hot liquid into the softened gelatin. Once all the liquid has been added, turn the mixer up to medium-high speed. Season with a pinch of salt.
- After about five minutes, the gelatin and sugar mixture will turn white. Continue to whip. At around the 10-minute mark, the mix will start forming peaks and begin to increase in volume. Whip for another 10 minutes or until the mixture is light, sticky, and super fluffy.
- Line a pan or baking sheet with parchment paper (or use cooking spray). Whisk together the powdered sugar and cornstarch and dust the lined pan.
- Pour the marshmallow fluff onto the sheet in an even layer. Dust the top with the remaining powdered sugar mixture.
- Let the marshmallows set for about 4 to 5 hours. Cut them into the desired shape and size and serve alongside chocolate squares and graham crackers for DIY s'mores. Enjoy!
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