homemade marshmallows

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  • Number of Servings: 100
Ingredients
3 cups granulated sugar, 1 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 1 1/2 cup water (divided), 1/4 tsp salt, 4 packs gelatin, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Prepare a 9x13 inch pan by greasing, lining with parchment, and greasing parchment. Set aside.
In bowl of a stand mixer, combine gelatin and 3/4 cup water, let stand for 5-30 minutes.
Combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt and remaining 3/4 cup water in a saucepan, stir over med-high heat until sugar is dissolved. Clamp on candy thermometer, heat without stirring until mixture reaches 238-240 degrees F(takes about 9 minutes).
With stand mixer on low, add hot syrup mixture to gelatin mixture. Gradually increase speed to high, beat for 12-15 minutes, until stiff and opaque white. Add in vanilla extract, beat until mixed in. Pour marshmallow fluff into prepared pan. Let sit for 3 hours. Turn out onto a work surface dusted with confectioners sugar, cut into squares and roll each square into confectioners sugar.
Serve plain, roasted in a s'more, or dipped in chocolate!

Serving Size: makes about 100 square marshmallows

Number of Servings: 100

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KASEY827.

Servings Per Recipe: 100
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 34.1
  • Total Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 5.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 0.1 g

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