Basic Homemade Marshmallows

Basic Homemade Marshmallows

from theflavorbender.com
390 min
64 servings

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. Makes about 49 - 64 1 x 1 inch marshmallows, or 25 - 36 slightly larger marshmallowsIntermediate - 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.

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)

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the sugar, agave syrup (or corn syrup), and water in a pot. Stir until the sugar is moistened and mixed with the water.

  2. 2

    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.