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Homemade Marshmallows
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Homemade Marshmallows

Homemade marshmallows are not something you're going to go putting in your Rice Krispies Treats. These are meant for pure unadulterated marshmallow enjoyment. Eat them plain, eat them dipped in melted chocolate, smoosh them between a couple of graham crackers if you must, but don't go wasting them on something where the flavor isn't going to shine.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill 3 hours
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 32 marshmallows
Calories 68kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 2 tablespoons plus 2 1/2 teaspoons
  • 1 cup cold water divided
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla I added 1/2 of a scraped vanilla bean as well
  • Powdered sugar as needed, about 1 cup

Instructions

  • Liberally spray a 9x13 glass or metal pan with cooking spray. Dust the pan with powdered sugar.
  • Sprinkle the gelatin over a half cup of the cold water in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the wire whisk. Let soften.
  • In a 3 quart heavy bottomed sauce pan, cook the second half cup of cold water, sugar, corn syrup, and salt over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar has dissolved. Increase heat to medium and boil until mixture reaches 240 degrees, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove pan from the heat and pour the sugar mixture into the stand mixer with the gelatin. Stir to dissolve the gelatin.
  • Beat on high speed until white, thick, tripled in volume, about 6 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks have formed.
  • Mix the egg whites and vanilla into the sugar mixture until just combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, using a rubber spatula to scrape it out as needed, but being careful not to touch the goo with your hands. You won't get it all out of the bowl and that's okay.
  • Sift 1/4 cup of powdered sugar over the top of the marshmallows and chill uncovered in the fridge for 3 hours or overnight.
  • Run a knife along the edges of the pan and turn the marshmallows out onto a cutting board. Cut marshmallows into 1-inch cubes with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  • Sift about 1/2 cup of powdered sugar back into the baking dish and toss the cut marshmallows in it to coat all sides and prevent them from sticking to each other.
  • Shake off the exceess powdered sugar and store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 16g | Calcium: 1mg