Description
A simple recipe for making soft, fluffy marshmallows at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 packets unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup cold water, divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. Dust generously with confectioners’ sugar.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Let it sit for 10 minutes to bloom.
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stop stirring once it boils.
- Cook the syrup without stirring until it reaches 240 degrees F (soft-ball stage).
- With the mixer running on low speed, slowly pour the hot syrup into the bloomed gelatin mixture.
- Increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 12 to 15 minutes until the mixture is thick, white, and holds stiff peaks. Beat in the vanilla extract during the last minute.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan. Lightly dust the top with more confectioners’ sugar.
- Let the marshmallow set at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Once set, turn the marshmallow out onto a surface dusted with confectioners’ sugar. Cut into squares using a lightly oiled knife or pizza cutter.
- Toss the cut pieces in confectioners’ sugar to prevent sticking.
Notes
- You can use a candy thermometer for accuracy when cooking the syrup.
- For flavored marshmallows, add extracts like peppermint or almond with the vanilla.
- Store finished marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing/Setting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 squares
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: marshmallows, homemade, gelatin, corn syrup, vanilla, sweet treat