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Looking for a delicious and easy homemade marshmallows recipe that doesn't involve corn syrup? Look no further! Our recipe will show you how to make fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth marshmallows with just a few simple ingredients.
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Homemade Marshmallows

Looking for a delicious and easy homemade marshmallows recipe that doesn't involve corn syrup? Look no further! Our recipe will show you how to make fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth marshmallows with just a few simple ingredients.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Marshmallow
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8 Large
Calories 287kcal
Author Stacy Williams
Cost $4

Equipment

  • medium mixing bowl
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Dry Measuring Cups
  • Dry Measuring Spoons
  • Liquid Measuring Cup
  • Candy Thermometer
  • 9x9 Baking Pan
  • Stand Mixer, with whisk attachment OR
  • Hand Mixer, with whisk attachment

Ingredients

  • 1 .25 oz box Unflavored Gelatin
  • 2 C. Granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ C. Powdered Sugar for dusting
  • ¾ C. Water divided 1/2 c and 1/4 c.
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Add 1/2 c.. Water and 1 .25 oz box Unflavored Gelatin in a medium mixing bowl and set aside until solidified.
    1 .25 oz box Unflavored Gelatin, 3/4 C. Water
  • Add 1 pinch salt, 2 C. Granulated sugar and 1/4 c water to a medium saucepan and heat over high heat. Do not stir as this will cause crystals to form and your homemade marshmallows to fail. Heat to 240°F (soft ball stage).
    2 C. Granulated sugar, 3/4 C. Water, 1 pinch salt
  • Once soft ball stage is reached, pour sugar mixture over gelatin mixture while using mixer whisk attachment on medium to combine. Once combined, beat on high until marshmallow fluff forms. Add 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract if using once fluff has formed and mix a few more seconds to incorporate.
    1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • Spray baking dish with cooking spray and dust with powdered sugar.
    1/2 C. Powdered Sugar, Cooking spray
  • Pour marshmallow fluff into baking pan. Smooth mixture out and dust top with powdered sugar.
    1/2 C. Powdered Sugar
  • Allow to sit undisturbed for 2 hours. Once set, remove from baking dish and cut into sizes of your choosing. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days or freeze up to 3-months for best quality.
    Looking for a delicious and easy homemade marshmallows recipe that doesn't involve corn syrup? Look no further! Our recipe will show you how to make fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth marshmallows with just a few simple ingredients.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts are auto calculated. Please use discretion if you follow a special diet. 
  • To make flavors other than vanilla, use a flavored gelatin and omit vanilla. 
  • Homemade marshmallows will keep 7-days at room temperature if stored in an airtight container. 
  • They may be frozen up to 3-months.