Ingredients
Scale
- ⅓ cup corn syrup (or honey/agave)
- - 2 cups white sugar
- ½ cup water (plus ½ cup for gelatin)
- 7 tsp gelatin (or agar-agar for vegan)
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar + ½ cup cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
1 cup confectioners’ sugar + ½ cup cornstarch (for dusting) | | Instructions | 1. Prepare the Gelatin: Bloom gelatin in ½ cup cold water for 5-10 minutes. If using agar, dissolve it in boiling water.
2. Make the Sugar Syrup: Heat sugar, corn syrup, ½ cup water, and salt over medium-high heat until it reaches 240-245°F (firm-ball stage).
3. Mix & Whisk: Pour the hot syrup into the gelatin while mixing on low. Increase speed and whisk for 8-10 minutes until thick and fluffy. Add vanilla.
4. Pour & Set: Transfer to a greased or parchment-lined pan, smooth the top, dust with powdered sugar, and let set for 6 hours.
5. Cut & Dust: Slice into squares using an oiled knife, coat with dusting powder, and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4-6 weeks (without egg whites).
- To make flavored marshmallows, add extracts or fruit zest in the last minute of whisking.
- For vegan marshmallows, use agar-agar, but expect a slightly firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: Whisking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American, French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Marshmallow Approx.
- Calories: 39 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g