Description
These homemade marshmallows are incredibly fluffy and flavorful, made with simple ingredients like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and vanilla extract. They are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth or enjoying alongside hot cocoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light (clear) corn syrup
- pinch of salt
- 6 tablespoons cool water
- 1 packet (2 1/2 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Line an 8 or 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spray it with nonstick spray.
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 3 tablespoons of water. Bring to a boil on high heat without stirring, until it reaches 238 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of water with the gelatin and let it sit for a few minutes without stirring.
- Once the sugar syrup reaches temperature, slowly pour it into the gelatin mixture while continuously beating with a hand mixer.
- Beat the mixture for a full 10 minutes until fluffy and thick.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
- Let it set uncovered for at least 3 hours until firm.
- To cut the marshmallows, sprinkle powdered sugar on a work surface, turn the marshmallow out, and slice while dipping the knife in powdered sugar between cuts. Roll the edges in powdered sugar.
- Store the marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Notes
Make sure to use a candy thermometer for accurate results.
Allow enough setting time for the marshmallows to achieve the right texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg