Wednesday, December 3, 2008

{mallows}


You asked so here it is. Yummy Homemade Marshmallows. Seriously, these make for the best cup of hot chocolate ever. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
.75 oz unflavored gelatin {3 envelopes Knox gelatin}
1/2 C cold water
2 C granulated sugar
2/3 C light corn syrup
1/4 C water
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Line a 9x9 pan with plastic wrap and lightly oil it. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 C cold water. Soak for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine sugar, corn syrup and 1/4 C water in small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil and let boil hard for 1 minute.
Pour the boiling mixture into soaked gelatin and turn on the mixer, using the whisk attachment, to high speed. Add the salt and beat for 12 minutes.
After 12 minutes, add in the vanilla extract. Beat to incorporate.
Scrape the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. {Lightly greasing your hands and spatula will help a lot}
Take another piece of lightly oiled plastic wrap and press lightly on top of the marshmallows, creating a seal.
Let mixture sit for a few hours, or overnight, until cooled and firmly set.
In a shallow dish, combine equal parts cornstarch and confectioners' sugar. Remove marshmallow form pan and cut into equal pieces with scissors or a chef's knife. Dredge each piece for marshmallow in the confectioners' sugar mixture.
Store in an airtight container.
Makes about 40 large marshmallows depending on the size you cut them.
It probably looks a lot harder than it actually is. Don't let it intimidate you!

10 comments:

Ashley said...

i seriously came to your site, to ask for the recipe! Thanks for posting it!

{nicole coombs} said...

Your are my insperation!! Seriously home made mallows!! You are like super woman. always with the best cutest ideas. I wish I could be as motivated as you to be such an awesome Homemaker! I just clean then sit around ALL day never wanting to do anything! But no more I am going to put a picture of you on my wall just so I can see your beautiful face everyday and be reminded that YOU are my inspiration. Starting tommorrow!!

Lizzie said...

woohoo! now all i need is someone to make them for me :)

Kathleen @ Measuring My Life said...

Awesome, thanks for posting the recipe! Hopefully I can try these.

Addie Gaylord said...

yum, that looks so good. how did the surgery go for your sister?

Toni said...

That's look delicioso!!! I am definately going to have to try them! Maybe one day when I actually have stuff in my kitchen to cook with!

LORI said...

HO.LY.COW.! I HAVE A GREAT RECIPE FOR MALLOWS TOO--GET IN CAR. DRIVE TO STORE. BUY MARSHMALLOWS. RETURN HOME. ENJOY! YOURS IS MUCH MORE WHOLESOME, FOR SURE! PLUS, I'M KINDA LAZY....

mrs_jpyatt said...

K I completely agree with Nicole! I think the exact same thing so often! Your so cute and an amazing lil mummy! You are also my inspiration! I think of you often for creativity, motivation, and inspiration!

University of Iowa Meg said...

yay for homemade marshmellow!

Erin said...

These look sooo yummy and i cant wait to try them out!! Hey I got your package back today so can you resend me your address. they said that the zip was wrong.. Sorry I will rush deliver it too you!