Angelus Marshmallow Mint Sauce

not sure of amount when prepared...can be used as a topping for fruit, puddings..etc..found it in a vintage recipe brochure found at an estate auction..

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 10  large marshmallows
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup boiling water
• 1  large  egg white
• 3⁄4 teaspoon  peppermint extract

Directions

1. boil sugar and water together for about 5 minutes or until it forms a thin syrup --
2. add marshmallows cut in pieces.and remove from the fire --
3. let stand for 2 minutes -- then pour slowly on the stiffly beaten egg white.
4. add peppermint extract and serve cold.
5. about 1/2 tsp of finely crushed mint leaves may be used instead of the peppermint extract.