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Homemade Marshmallows on powder sugar surface
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Homemade Marshmallows

These delicious marshmallows have a subtle vanilla flavor but can be flavored or colored to your liking. This recipe can be adapted to use different flavors.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings 49 1 1/4 inch cube marshmallows or 36-1 1/2 inch cube marshmallows
Calories 49kcal
Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Confectioner’s Sugar
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch
  • 3 packets Gelatin
  • 1 cup cold Water
  • 1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract preferably clear vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9 by 9 inch square pan by spraying with cooking spray. Place a piece of parchment paper in the pan to cover the bottom and two adjacent opposite sides (leaving the other two opposite sides of the pan uncovered) ; press into the creases. This makes it easy to lift out of the pan when done. Spray the parchment paper and set pan aside.
  • Mix together the confectioner's sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
  • In the bowl of a free standing mixer equipped with a whisk attachment, add the gelatin and 1/2 cup of the cold water. Do not stir.
  • In a large saucepan combine the sugar, corn syrup and remaining ½ cup of cold water. Stir to dissolve. 
  • Equip the saucepan with a candy thermometer and bring to a simmer over Medium-High heat; do not stir. Allow mixture to simmer until it reaches 240 degrees on the thermometer.
  • Slowly pour the sugar mixture down the side of the bowl of the mixer with the gelatin. Start the mixer on low speed and once the two mixture have combined raise the speed to high and allow to mix for 15 minutes when mixture will be light and airy.
  • At 14 minutes add the vanilla extract and any food coloring if desired).
  • Spray a spatula or silicone spoon with cooking spray so it won’t stick to the marshmallow. 
  • Spoon the marshmallow mixture out of the mixing bowl and into the prepared pan. Smooth with the sprayed spatula to cover the pan and smooth the top. 
  • Sprinkle some of the confectioner's sugar-cornstarch mixture on the top; reserve the rest for the next day.
  • Set the pan of marshmallow aside at room temperature, uncovered, overnight.
  • The next day sprinkle the remaining confectioner's sugar-cornstarch onto a work surface.
  • Lift the marshmallow from the pan with the sides of the parchment paper. Peel away the parchment paper and place the underside of the marshmallow (that was on the parchment paper) onto the sugared work surface, allowing it to become covered with the sugar-cornstarch.
  • Cut the marshmallow into 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 inch wide strips; kitchen scissors work the best for this task.
    Cut each strip into individual marshmallows (1 1/4 or 1 1/2 inch). 
  • Roll all sides of the marshmallows in the sugar-cornstarch mixture and shake off any excess (this will keep the marshmallows from sticking to each other or hands).
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

Substituting a different extract flavor for the vanilla

If using a strong flavor such as peppermint, using slightly less extract (2 teaspoons vs a tablespoon) will result in a less overwhelming flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 1mg