Marshmellow recipe

Homemade Marshmallows



Spray vegetable oil

½ cup confectioners’ sugar

½ cup cornstarch

1 cup water (divided)

3 envelopes (3 tablespoons) unflavored gelatin

2 cups granulated sugar

¾ cup light corn syrup

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon peppermint flavoring (optional)

1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract





NOTE: to make successful Homemade Marshmallows YOU NEED a STAND MIXER



Spray a light coat of oil into a 9” x 13” x 2” pan. Mix equal amounts of confectioners’ sugar and cornstarch together in small bowl. Place a small amount into bottom of pan and swirl around to generously coat bottom and sides of oiled pan. Set aside.



Place first ½ cup water in a large mixer bowl and sprinkle gelatin on top. Have the gelatin and water in a large mixer bowl on mixer base. DO NOT MIX AT THIS TIME. Let stand for 10 minutes.



Place sugar, corn starch, salt, and ½ cup water in a heavy 2 quart pot over a HIGH low heat. Bring to a rapid boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cover for one minute to allow any sugar crystals on side of the pot to dissolve. Remove lid and raise heat to high. Bring syrup to a rapid boil until it registers 240® on candy thermometer. DO NOT STIR



Pour syrup mixture into the soaked gelatin and turn mixer on high, with wire whisk attachment. Beat for 12 minutes, add vanilla and continue to beat for 2 more minutes to mix in vanilla.



Lightly grease your hands and spatula. Scrape marshmallow into prepared pan. Spray clear plastic wrap with oil, place over marshmallows, and press lightly to create a seal. Let marshmallows set for 8 hours or overnight. Allow time to cool and set.



Combine cornstarch and confectioner’s sugar in a large (gallon) bag, reserving a small amount to sprinkle on countertop. Remove marshmallow from pan by turning out onto countertop. Cut into equal (1”) squares with kitchen scissors, or with a pizza cutter. Place pieces into the plastic bag with sugar mixture. Close the bag tightly and shake to coat the entire marshmallow. Shake off excess sugar mixture and enjoy. Store in an airtight container.