Marshmallow

August 26, 2025 by admin

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### **Instructions:**

1. **Prepare your pan:**
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and dust with powdered sugar. Set aside.

2. **Bloom the gelatin:**
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine ½ cup cold water with gelatin. Let it sit while you prepare the syrup.

3. **Make the sugar syrup:**
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine remaining ½ cup water, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir until sugar dissolves. Attach a candy thermometer and continue heating (without stirring) until the mixture reaches **240°F (115°C)** — soft-ball stage.

4. **Mix it up:**
With the mixer on low, slowly pour the hot syrup into the bloomed gelatin. Once added, increase speed to high and beat for **10–12 minutes**, or until the mixture becomes thick, glossy, and tripled in volume. Add vanilla in the last minute.

5. **Pour and set:**
Quickly spread the mixture into the prepared pan using a greased spatula. Smooth the top and dust with more powdered sugar. Let sit uncovered at room temperature for at least **6 hours**, or overnight.

6. **Cut and enjoy:**
Turn the marshmallows out onto a cutting board, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into cubes with a greased knife or scissors. Roll edges in powdered sugar to prevent sticking.

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### **Tips & Flavor Variations**

* 🎄 **Holiday twist:** Add peppermint extract and swirl with red food coloring.
* ☕ **Hot cocoa treat:** Dip in melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes or cocoa powder.
* 🍓 **Fruity fun:** Use strawberry or raspberry extract for a fruity burst.
* 🌈 **Kid-friendly:** Add food coloring and cookie-cutter shapes for a fun project.

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### **Storage**

Store your marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Do not refrigerate, as moisture may cause them to melt or become sticky.

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### **Final Thoughts**

Making marshmallows at home might seem like a gourmet feat, but it’s really just about timing, good ingredients, and a little sugar magic. They’re fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth treats that taste far superior to the bagged versions — perfect for gifts, party favors, or your next cozy night in.

So next time you crave something sweet, skip the store and whip up a batch of **homemade marshmallows** — your hot chocolate will thank you!

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Would you like a vegan version (no gelatin), or a variation for flavored or shaped marshmallows? I’d be happy to help!