MARSHMALLOWS

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Homemade marshmallows are a cooking project that sounds totally hard, but with the right equipment (a candy thermometer and high-powered mixer) they are actually pretty simple to make and infinitely more delicious than stale marshmallows from a bag. These mallows are ideal in a cup of hot chocolate. Make them peppermint marshmallows by adding 2 teaspoons of peppermint extract. For festive swirls, add 10 drops of red food coloring at the end of Step 5, and use a toothpick to swirl the food coloring throughout the mixture.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories candies, dessert

Time 35m

Yield About 36 1 1/2-inch marshmallows

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

Neutral flavored oil, for greasing the baking dish
3 envelopes/2 tablespoons, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups/302 grams granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
1/2 cup/51 grams confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Lightly oil an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Combine gelatin with 1/2 cup cold water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Set aside while you prepare the syrup.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt and 1/2 cup cold water. Stir the mixture just enough to combine the ingredients then cook over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until the mixture reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes.
With the mixer on low speed, carefully pour hot syrup into gelatin mixture and mix until gelatin is dissolved. Add the vanilla bean paste or extract.
Turn the mixer to high and whip the batter until it is very thick, stiff and opaque, about 10 minutes. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it with a knife.
Let sit uncovered until firm, about 4 hours at room temperature or 2 hours in the fridge.
Sift a generous amount of confectioners' sugar onto a work surface, use a knife to cut around the edges of the pan and unmold marshmallow onto the sugar. You will have to pull it out of the pan with your fingertips; it will be very sticky but will pull out in one piece. Dust the top of the marshmallow with confectioners' sugar and use a long, sharp knife to cut the marshmallow into roughly 1 1/2-inch cubes. Clean and dry your knife periodically throughout this process when it gets too sticky.
Toss the cubes in the confectioners' sugar to make sure they are coated on all sides and store them in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 69, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 37 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Lucas Reznicek

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This recipe is a complete disaster.

Emil S

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I'm really disappointed with this recipe. I wasted my time and ingredients.

Sanjid Paloyan

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I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.

King Khaskheli

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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I've had better marshmallows.

Mathias Siyabonga

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my marshmallows turned out really grainy.

Nomazizi Willem

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These marshmallows are a bit too chewy for my liking.

Maria g Guajardo

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I had a hard time getting the marshmallows to set properly. I think I might have overcooked them.

Kitenda Taibu

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These marshmallows are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.

Aminata Darboe

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been wanting to make marshmallows at home for a long time and this recipe made it so easy.

Christian Keener

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These marshmallows are so versatile. You can use them in so many different recipes.

Babar Babar rind

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I made these marshmallows for my s'mores party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.

shoney Gaming

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I love the vanilla flavor of these marshmallows. They're so classic and delicious.

Nimani Nimani

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These marshmallows are the perfect addition to a hot chocolate on a cold winter day.

Naeem Ayesha

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I was surprised at how easy it was to make marshmallows at home. I thought it would be a lot more complicated, but it was actually really simple.

Shraz king

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I've tried making marshmallows before, but they always turned out too chewy. This recipe was perfect! The marshmallows were light and fluffy, just the way I like them.