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.
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.
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.