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Homemade Marshmallow

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These Homemade Marshmallows are soft, fluffy, and delightfully sweet—perfect for snacking, s’mores, or melting into hot chocolate. Once you try them, you’ll never go back to store-bought!

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 36 marshmallows
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Whipping
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 3 envelopes (about 2 1/2 tbsp) unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water (for blooming gelatin)
  • 1/2 cup cold water (for syrup)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract (or other flavor extract)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease. Dust the bottom with a mix of powdered sugar and cornstarch.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water and let bloom for 10 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, combine the other 1/2 cup water, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves, then boil without stirring until mixture reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage).
  4. Carefully pour hot syrup into the gelatin while mixing on low. Increase speed to high and beat for 10–12 minutes until thick and glossy.
  5. Add vanilla extract during the final minute of mixing.
  6. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a greased spatula.
  7. Let set uncovered at room temperature for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Turn out onto a surface dusted with powdered sugar and cornstarch. Cut into squares and coat each in the sugar/cornstarch mix.

Notes

  • Swirl in food coloring or fruit puree for a fun twist.
  • Add cocoa powder during mixing for chocolate marshmallows.
  • Use peppermint extract and crushed candy canes for a festive version.
  • Try almond, lemon, or coconut extract for different flavors.
  • Dip in melted chocolate and add sprinkles for marshmallow pops.

Nutrition

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