Homemade Marshmallows (No Corn Syrup)

CryPixie83's Note:

I don't remember where I came across this recipe. I'm collecting corn syrup-free recipes (my daughter can't tolerate it) and this is one of the first marshmallow recipes I found.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12.0 marshma ...

• 2 tablespoons gelatin (2 envelopes Knox)
• 8 tablespoons cold water
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Dust an 8- or 9-inch square pan with powdered sugar. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, soak gelatin in 8 tbsp cold water. Set aside.
3. Combine granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a large heavy saucepan.
4. Cook and stir over medium heat until dissolved.
5. Add gelatin and bring to a boil.
6. Remove from heat. Pour into a large mixing bowl and let stand until partially cool.
7. Add salt and vanilla extract.
8. Beat with an electric mixer until soft and double in volume. About 10-15 minutes.
9. Pour into prepared pan to about 1/2 inch thick.
10. Set to cool until it will not stick to your finger.
11. Cut into 1.5 inch pieces and roll in powdered sugar.
12. Variation: toasted coconut can be substituted for powdered sugar.
13. Variation: other flavorings can be substituted for vanilla extract.

Reviews

[Mrs. Wright]

This was my first time making marshmallows. I made them out of neccesity, Blizzard outside and no marshmallows in the house to make Cherry Mash Bars. But I didn't have enough corn syrup to make the typical marshmallow recipe either! These turned out great! Thank you!

[Kebohs]

THis delightful recipe was easy to make and the marshmallows came out perfect! I made mini marshmallows, put them in cellophane gift bags and gave them along with a big jar on Penzeys Hot Chocolate mix! I would make them again and again.

[April in DE]

What a wonderful recipe! I've made it several times, and each batch has come out perfect. Halves nicely, too.