PERFECT HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOWS
Marshmallows were originally made from the root of the marshmallow plant; today, corn syrup and sugar are the main ingredients. Homemade marshmallows can be cut into any shape you like, and used to top any type of treat, or on their own, for dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 40
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer with whisk attachment. Let stand 30 minutes.
- Combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup water in a small heavy saucepan; place over low heat, and stir until sugar has dissolved. Wash down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to dissolve sugar crystals.
- Clip on a candy thermometer; raise heat to high. Cook syrup without stirring until it reaches 244 degrees (firm-ball stage). Immediately remove pan from heat.
- With mixer on low speed, slowly and carefully pour syrup into the softened gelatin. Increase speed to high; beat until mixture is very thick and white and has almost tripled in volume, about 15 minutes. Add vanilla; beat to incorporate.
- Generously dust an 8-by-12-inch glass baking pan with confectioners' sugar. Pour marshmallow mixture into pan. Dust top with confectioners' sugar; wet your hands, and pat it to smooth. Dust with confectioners' sugar; let stand overnight, uncovered, to dry out. Turn out onto a board; cut marshmallows with a dry hot knife into 1 1/2-inch squares, and dust with more confectioners' sugar.
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Haley Cochran
[email protected]I've never had homemade marshmallows before, but these were amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
Rhiannon Helm
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making these marshmallows again. They were so good!
Narendra Rai
[email protected]These marshmallows were a bit too soft for my liking, but they still tasted good.
Francis Lobato
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good homemade marshmallow recipe for a long time.
Mabhena Yibozza
[email protected]These marshmallows were delicious! I used them to make s'mores and they were perfect.
Ian John
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of marshmallows, but these were actually really good. They were light and fluffy, and not too sweet.
Amy Gotz
[email protected]These marshmallows were a fun and easy project to do with my kids. They loved helping me make them and they were so excited to eat them.
Luke Howard
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the marshmallows to set, but after a few tries I finally got it right. They were worth the effort!
Miliam Mutizha
[email protected]These marshmallows were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Biplove Khawas
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my marshmallows turned out perfectly. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Dary Martinez
[email protected]These marshmallows are amazing! They're so soft and fluffy, and they taste just like the ones you buy in the store.
Ansar merani
[email protected]I've never made marshmallows before, but this recipe made it so easy. I was really impressed with how well they turned out.
Afar Alex
[email protected]These homemade marshmallows were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with a delicious vanilla flavor.