Soft Fluffy Homemade Marshmallows (Printable)
Create soft, fluffy marshmallows perfect for snacking or hot chocolate. Simple vanilla confection yields 36 pillowy squares.
# What's Needed:
→ Sugar Syrup
01 - 2 cups granulated sugar
02 - 1/2 cup light corn syrup
03 - 1/2 cup water
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Gelatin Mixture
05 - 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin (about 21 grams)
06 - 1/2 cup cold water
→ Finishing & Flavor
07 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
09 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
# How to Make It:
01 - Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan and dust with a mixture of confectioners sugar and cornstarch. Reserve remaining mixture for later use.
02 - Combine gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let stand while preparing the syrup.
03 - In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, and salt. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to a boil without stirring. Heat to 240°F on a candy thermometer.
04 - With mixer on low speed, carefully pour hot syrup into bloomed gelatin. Gradually increase speed to high and beat for 10-12 minutes until thick, glossy, and tripled in volume. Add vanilla during the final minute of mixing.
05 - Quickly spread mixture evenly into prepared pan using a greased spatula. Smooth top. Dust with more confectioners sugar and cornstarch mixture. Let set, uncovered, at room temperature for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
06 - Turn marshmallow slab onto a cutting board. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter dusted with the sugar and cornstarch mixture. Toss each piece in remaining mixture to prevent sticking.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- Homemade marshmallows melt beautifully in hot chocolate, they dont just sit there like rubbery cubes
- These make incredibly thoughtful gifts packaged in pretty bags with twine
02 -
- A candy thermometer is non negotiable here, guessing the temperature will ruin everything
- The mixture expands dramatically, use a stand mixer with plenty of bowl depth
03 -
- Work quickly once the marshmallow is whipped, it starts setting almost immediately
- Grease your spatula before spreading, otherwise you will be fighting sticky marshmallow forever