Description
Homemade Marshmallow is a fluffy, sweet confection made from sugar, gelatin, and vanilla, perfect for topping hot cocoa or using in s’mores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup cold water, divided
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water and let it bloom.
- In a saucepan, combine remaining water, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage).
- With mixer on low, slowly pour hot syrup into gelatin mixture. Increase to high speed and whip for 10-12 minutes until thick and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract, mix, then pour into a greased and powdered sugar-coated pan.
- Let set for at least 4 hours, cut into cubes, and dust with more powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate results.
- Add food coloring for festive marshmallows.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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