Description
Soft, fluffy homemade marshmallows with a light vanilla flavor and a pillowy texture that melts in your mouth. These are far fresher and more tender than store bought versions and perfect for hot chocolate, desserts, or snacking.
Ingredients
- Unflavored gelatin: 3 packets (21 g)
- Cold water: 180 ml
- Granulated sugar: 300 g
- Light corn syrup: 240 ml
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Powdered sugar: 60 g
- Cornstarch: 60 g
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly dust it with a mixture of powdered sugar and cornstarch.
- Pour half of the cold water into the bowl of a stand mixer and evenly sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and the remaining cold water. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the sugar mixture to 115°C using a candy thermometer.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the bloomed gelatin.
- Increase the mixer speed to high and whip for 10 to 12 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, glossy, and triples in volume.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix briefly to combine.
- Transfer the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and dust lightly with more powdered sugar mixture.
- Let set at room temperature for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Cut into squares and coat all sides with the remaining powdered sugar mixture before serving.
Notes
- Use a lightly oiled spatula to handle the sticky marshmallow mixture more easily.
- Allow marshmallows to set fully before cutting for clean edges.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: homemade marshmallows, vanilla marshmallows, fluffy marshmallows, candy making at home