Soft Vanilla Homemade Marshmallows (Printable version)
Soft, fluffy vanilla marshmallows made from scratch—perfect for treats and hot drinks.
# What you'll need:
→ Sugar Syrup
01 - 1 cup granulated sugar
02 - 1 cup light corn syrup or glucose syrup
03 - 1/4 cup water
04 - 1/8 tsp salt
→ Gelatin Mixture
05 - 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin powder (21 g total)
06 - 1/2 cup cold water
→ Flavoring
07 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Coating
08 - 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
09 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
# Directions:
01 - Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper and dust generously with half of the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch mixture.
02 - In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water. Let bloom for at least 10 minutes.
03 - In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and salt. Stir gently.
04 - Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to a boil without stirring. Using a candy thermometer, cook until 240°F, about 10–12 minutes.
05 - With the mixer on low speed, carefully pour the hot syrup into the bloomed gelatin. Gradually increase speed to high and whip for 8–10 minutes, until white, thick, and tripled in volume.
06 - Add vanilla and mix for another 30 seconds.
07 - Working quickly, pour marshmallow mixture into prepared pan. Smooth top with a damp spatula.
08 - Dust the top with remaining confectioners' sugar and cornstarch mixture. Let sit uncovered at room temperature for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, until set.
09 - Turn marshmallow slab onto a cutting board. Cut into squares with a sharp knife dusted with powdered sugar. Toss marshmallows to coat all sides in the sugar-cornstarch mix.
10 - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Store bought marshmallows will taste like sad rubber after you experience these pillowy squares of vanilla perfection
- The process is weirdly satisfying and your kitchen will smell like a carnival for days
02 -
- Hot sugar syrup causes severe burns. Pour carefully and keep kids and pets far away during this step.
- Humidity is your enemy. Make these on a dry day or they will turn into strange sticky puddles.
03 -
- Rub a little oil on your scissors before cutting to prevent marshmallow from sticking
- If the mixture is too stiff to spread, warm your spatula under hot water