Let's Make Marshmallows!

The hot hot summer days are starting to subside a little in my neighborhood. Which means: more fire pit nights please!!! I adore my little back yard fire pit and that's because I am s'more obsessed. I LOVE toasted marshmallows over dark chocolate (or a peanut butter cup, try it!) and crunchy graham crackers. Earlier this year I learned to make homemade marshmallows from this lovely blogger. Turns out, it's not that hard. But you will be needing a candy thermometer. It's a must. Don't be afraid. We're in this together.Homemade Marshmallows, makes one 8x8 pan (or two if you like them thin like me).

Needed: 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1/3 cup corn starch, 1 cup water, 3 packets of gelatin (each is 1/4 ounce), 1 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon extract (I used vanilla and mint). 

In a bowl combine the powdered sugar and corn starch. Spray a 8x8 pan with non-stick cooking spray and lightly dust with some of the powdered sugar and corn starch mixture. Set the rest aside.

Set up your stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Pour 1/2 cup water and the 3 packages of gelatin into the bowl and allow that to sit for 10 minutes (don't mix it). In the meantime, in a pot over high heat stir together 1/2 cup water, the sugar, the corn syrup and salt. Attach your candy thermometer and allow mixture to reach 240 F. Remove from heat. Start your mixture on low and pour the hot sugar water into the mixer as it is running. Be careful! I always use my splash guard for this step. Once you've poured in all the sugar water turn the mixer on high and beat until white and fluffy (7-10 minutes). During the last minute of mixing is when I add my extract of choice. For the mint marshmallows I usually add a drop or two of green food coloring too, but that's totally optional. Pour marshmallow batter into your prepared dish, sprinkle with the powder sugar/corn starch mixture, cover and allow to set overnight.Go around the edge of the pan with a knife and plop the marshmallows out onto a cutting board. Cut with a pizza cutter, or you can use cookie cutters to create shapes. Then dip the marshmallows in a little more powdered sugar to prevent them from sticking to each other if you plan to store some for later.I love how you can control the shape of homemade marshmallows; creating the perfect s'more size! If you don't use all your marshmallows that day store them in an airtight container (otherwise they will dry out) for up to a week. Enjoy and don't fear the candy thermometer. :) xo. Emma

Comments

[Cathy]

The little turquoise heart ones are so cute! I almost wouldn't wanna eat them!

Cathy
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[Rachel]

ooh! I'll be making these soon, fall will be a perfect time to cozy up together, huddled under a blanket and the crisp night air, roasting out homemade marshmallow and munching on delicious s'mores! Thanks for the recipe!

[Lauren]

They are just too cute to eat! Never thought of making home made marshmallows, looks like fun!!

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[tianna @ Suffocated Bliss]

This reminds me that I have yet to make a s'more this summer. :( - I'll have to get on that, soon.

- tianna :)

[Roxy]

I'd like to try this with vegi-gel (think it's that). Looks so yummy, perfect for pit fires :)

Thank you for the recipe.

[Lucy]

Looks like a chalky kind of cookie. It looks like this Vietnamese treat!

[Heather]

I've been dying to try out homemade marshmallows! Look and sound sooo yummy!
xo Heather
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[Hannah]

i love making marshmallows! So easy but so tasty

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xx

[Viveca Johansen]

Oh my, I loooove marshmallows. Have to try this!

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[Lara]

They look so yummy, can't wait to try them out some time (with the peanut butter cup)!

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[Allison]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I've been wanting to make my own marshmallows all summer. I will definitely give this a try!
xx
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[call me debbie]

I have never eaten marshmallows. Never. Not even once. I think I won't like them so I suppose that's ok.
It's not that I miss them or that my summer is empty without them. Or that I should stop this stupid confession. Like really, stop.

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[Julie]

Want to try these. Is powdered sugar the same thing as icing sugar? Or something different?

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[Emma]

Julie- I'm not sure. I've actually never heard of icing sugar. It is the same of confectioners sugar, hope that helps.

[Eden]

This is awesome! I can't wait to try these come this fall! SO perfect!! :)

xo Eden
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[Sydney]

These are beautiful! I hate marshmallows, but these actually look somewhat tasty. :)

[Krystle]

i love making marshmallos! this gets me so excited for fall, and bonfires!

[Courtney]

Oh my gosh, I had no idea it was that easy! Love this recipe! By the way, I just did a post with my new Leah Goren cat-print dress! Take a look, I hope you like it!

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[Pippa]

I love making marshmallows-- it's so gratifying! Yours are adorable.

[Jenn]

And last Friday was National S'mores Day! Perfect timing ladies! :)

I celebrated myself with s'mores two ways, but next time I'll have to up the ante with your homemade marshmallows. http://momentofjenn.blogspot.com/2012/08/i-want-smore-smores.html

Love your site!