Alright guys and gals, let’s talk marshmallows. Sweet, soft, springy, fluffy pillows of deliciousness – homemade marshmallows are easy and so much better than store-bought. This is a long post with plenty of tips on how to make marshmallows – with or without corn syrup, and with or without a sugar thermometer.
Basic Homemade Marshmallows
Learn how to make marshmallows without corn syrup (or with corn syrup) with this step by step detailed recipe. Once you know the basics, you can make perfect vanilla marshmallows every single time. Please note there is 6 hours of inactive time. Intermediate – This recipe will be easy for those who like to cook / bake regularly. Using the tips given in the post will make the process easy. Please read the whole recipe (and post) before proceeding for the first time.
Prep: 10min
Total: 390min
Yield: 64
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 39 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Sugar 9 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 14.5 oz white sugar (2 cups + 1 tbsp)
- ⅓ cup agave syrup (or 1/4 cup corn syrup)
- ½ cup water (increase water to ⅔ cup if you’re not using agave or corn syrup)
- ½ cup water (for the gelatin)
- 7 tsp gelatin (about 3 packets of Knox gelatin (21. 6 g))
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar (sifted)
- ½ cup cornstarch (cornflour)
Instruction:
- Turn the set marshmallow out onto a work surface dusted with dusting powder. Cut the marshmallows with an oiled knife or a pair of scissors. Toss the marshmallow in the dusting powder and store in an air-tight container.
- Mix the confectioner’s sugar and cornstarch together until well combined. Set aside until needed. There is more than enough for multiple batches. I like making extra so I can store my marshmallows with some of the dusting powder and store the rest for another batch.
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FAQ
What are the ingredients of a marshmallow?
How long do homemade marshmallows last?
What in a marshmallow makes it fluffy?
That’s because marshmallows are a foam. They contain a lot of tiny air bubbles which are surrounded and stabilized by sugar and proteins from egg whites and gelatin. Since air doesn’t weigh much, adding it into a product decreases its density.
Why are my homemade marshmallows not fluffy?
Give your forearms a rest and leave the stirring to the standing mixer. But don’t slack off, because too few or too many strokes will mess up your marshmallow. “Overmixing takes away from the fluffy texture,” Barbera says. “Underwhipping is a big problem,” Hergatt adds.
