Homemade Marshmallow Recipe
This homemade marshmallow recipe makes such a fun treat! These are soft, fluffy, and so easy to make. Perfect in a mug of hot cocoa!
Servings: 28 marshmallows (approx.)
Calories: 36kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water (divided)
- 1/2 ounce unflavored gelatin powder (2 packets)
- 4 egg whites (from large eggs)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 whole vanilla bean (or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment, and lightly mist it with non-stick spray.
- Place ½ cup of the water in a shallow bowl and sprinkle the powdered gelatin on top, in an even layer. Set aside to soften.
- Place the egg whites and salt in a large mixing bowl and whip on medium speed.
- While the egg whites are whipping, heat the sugar, corn syrup, and remaining ¼ cup of water in a small pot over medium heat, swirling the pot occasionally to combine the ingredients.
- When the sugar syrup reaches 245 degrees F (and the egg whites are stiff, white, and tripled in volume) remove it from the heat and drizzle it into the whites (as they continue to whip) in a thin, slow stream.
- Add the softened gelatin to the pot and warm it gently over low heat until liquefied, then add it in to the mixture slowly, while continuing to whip.
- Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and add them to the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, smoothing it into an even layer, and allow to set for about 4 hours (or overnight).
- Cut the marshmallows into individual portions, and dust with cornstarch, shaking vigorously in a fine mesh sieve to remove any excess.
Notes
Recipe adapted from David Lebovitz.
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Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 8g