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How to Make Cherry Marshmallows - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of sweet treats, then these homemade Cherry Marshmallows are sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen. Full of flavor and with the perfect hint of cherry, these marshmallows are a delightful blend of light and fluffy texture with a burst of fruity goodness. Whether you want to enjoy them on their own, use them as a topping for hot chocolate, or incorporate them into an array of dessert recipes, these Cherry Marshmallows will bring a delicious twist to any dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar, divided
  • 1 cup cold water, divided
  • 2 (.25 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin (such as Knox®)
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 (0.3 ounce) package sugar-free cherry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 77
  • Yield: 77 marshmallows

  • Generously butter the bottom and sides of an 11x7-inch glass baking dish and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar.
  • Add 1/2 cup cold water to the bowl of a stand mixer and add unflavored gelatin. Set aside to soften.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 cup water, white sugar, corn syrup, cherry gelatin, and almond extract in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar and gelatin are dissolved. Heat the mixture to boiling, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer immersed in the mixture reads 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), about 30 minutes. Watch carefully that syrup doesn't boil over; reduce heat if necessary.
  • Slowly pour syrup into the softened gelatin in the stand mixer bowl. Beat on low speed, then increase to medium-high and beat until marshmallow mixture has tripled in size. Pour into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top using a rubber spatula. Set marshmallow mixture aside and let stand, uncovered, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Dust a large cutting board with about 1 tablespoon powdered sugar. Loosen sides of marshmallow mixture from the baking dish, lift out onto the cutting board, and rub additional powdered sugar on top. Spray a sharp knife with cooking spray and cut marshmallows into 1-inch squares, 11 rows by 7 rows.
  • Toss marshmallows in a large bowl with remaining powdered sugar. Shake off excess sugar and transfer marshmallows to an airtight container.

    • Nutrition

    32 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 8mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Potassium: 0mg

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