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Homemade Marshmallows

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Light and fluffy homemade marshmallows with a sweet vanilla flavor, perfect for toasting or adding to hot chocolate.

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup (40g) confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
  • 3 tablespoons (24g) cornstarch
  • 3/4 ounce (21g) unflavored gelatin (3 packets)
  • 1 cup (240ml) cold water, divided
  • 1 cup (325g) light corn syrup
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan: Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust it with a mixture of confectioners’ sugar and cornstarch.
  2. Bloom the gelatin: In a medium bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 1/2 cup of cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Make the sugar syrup: In a saucepan, combine the remaining cold water, light corn syrup, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat until the sugar dissolves, then boil until it reaches the soft ball stage (235-240°F).
  4. Combine syrup and gelatin: Remove syrup from heat, let cool for 5 minutes, then slowly pour into the bloomed gelatin with the mixer on low.
  5. Whip to volume: Increase mixer speed to high and whip until thick and glossy, about 10-15 minutes, adding vanilla in the last minute.
  6. Set the marshmallows: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Let it sit uncovered at room temperature for at least 6 hours to set.
  7. Cut and coat: Dust a cutting board with the sugar mixture, invert the set slab, cut into squares, and toss cut pieces in the dusting mixture.
  8. Store: Place marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

Use a candy thermometer for accurate syrup temperature. Store marshmallows in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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