How to Make Homemade Marshmallows I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade marshmallows are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed on their own or added to hot chocolate, s'mores, or other desserts. These soft, fluffy confections are surprisingly easy to make at home, requiring just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience. With this recipe for Homemade Marshmallows I, you can achieve the perfect balance of sweetness and texture, creating marshmallows that are far superior to anything you can buy in a store.

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Ingredients

  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1 ¼ cups water, divided
  • 2 cups white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 1 9x13 inch baking dish

  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together gelatin and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water. Set aside to soften.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Do not stir once the sugar syrup begins to boil. Heat to 270 degrees F (130 degrees C).
  • With an electric mixer running on low speed, carefully pour hot sugar syrup into gelatin mixture. Beat on high speed until mixture is light and fluffy and mixture is no longer warm to the touch, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and let set 8 hours or overnight. Cut into squares and serve.
  • Nutrition

    80 cal.

    • Sodium: 2mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Potassium: 1mg