Homemade Marshmallows

Step by step: Homemade Marshmallows

• Step1

  Soak 15 grams of gelatin in about half a cup (125 ml) of cold water and set aside.

• Step2

  Combine 350 grams (12 oz) of sugar, 175 grams (6 oz) of honey and 175 grams (6 oz) of glucose syrup, and half a cup of water (125 ml) in a heavy bottomed saucepan.

• Step3

  Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Stop stirring as the syrup comes to boil, and skim the surface to remove any impurities.

• Step4

  Cook without stirring, until the syrup reaches 120°C (250°F). Wash down the sides of the pot using a wet pastry brush from time to time.

• Step5

  When the syrup reaches 120°C, remove the saucepan from the heat and cool the syrup to 100°C (210°F).

• Step6

  While the syrup in cooling, melt the gelatin in a bowl set over simmering water.

• Step7

  Pour the syrup into the bowl of a stand mixer, and add the melted gelatin.

• Step8

  Whip on high speed until stiff (medium peaks), and cools to 35 – 45°C (95 -110°F).

• Step9

  Spread the mixture into a 20×20 cm (8×8 inch) baking pan, lined with parchment paper or plastic wrap and lightly brushed with oil. Place a sheet of parchment paper on top and use a spatula to spread the marshmallow mixture evenly.

• Step10

  Allow to set for at least 10 hours.

• Step11

  Sprinkle a cutting board with powdered sugar, Remove the parchment paper and invert the pan onto the cutting board. Unmold, peel of the plastic wrap and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

• Step12

  Cut the marshmallow into 2 cm (about an inch) squares, dusting with confectioner’s sugar as necessary. You could mix the powdered sugar with starch – add 1 teaspoon of starch to 1 cup of icing sugar.

• Step13

  Store the marshmallows in a single layer in an airtight container (you can separate layers with parchment paper).

• Step14

  Make s’mores, roast marshmallows sitting around a fire, or enjoy with hot chocolate! Visit our website to find a delicious apple based Russian style Marshmallow – Zephyr.