Marshmallows - Alton Brown

Submitted by genuardi

"Alton Brown's recipe."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 9 dozen

ingredients

• 3 (1 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup ice cold water, divided
• 12 ounces granulated sugar, approx 1 1/2 cups
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄4 cup cornstarch
• nonstick cooking spray

directions

1. Place the gelatin into the bowl of a stand mixer along with 1/2 cup of the water. Have the whisk attachment standing by.
2. In a small saucepan combine the remaining 1/2 cup water, granulated sugar, corn syrup and salt. Place over medium high heat, cover and allow to cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover, clip a candy thermometer onto the side of the pan and continue to cook until the mixture reaches 240 degrees F, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Once the mixture reaches this temperature, immediately remove from the heat.
3. Turn the mixer on low speed and, while running, slowly pour the sugar syrup down the side of the bowl into the gelatin mixture. Once you have added all of the syrup, increase the speed to high. Continue to whip until the mixture becomes very thick and is lukewarm, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Add the vanilla during the last minute of whipping. While the mixture is whipping prepare the pans as follows.
4. Combine the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Lightly spray a 13 by 9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the sugar and cornstarch mixture and move around to completely coat the bottom and sides of the pan. Return the remaining mixture to the bowl for later use.
5. When ready, pour the mixture into the prepared pan, using a lightly oiled spatula for spreading evenly into the pan. Dust the top with enough of the remaining sugar and cornstarch mixture to lightly cover. Reserve the rest for later. Allow the marshmallows to sit uncovered for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
6. Turn the marshmallows out onto a cutting board and cut into 1-inch squares using a pizza wheel dusted with the confectioners' sugar mixture. Once cut, lightly dust all sides of each marshmallow with the remaining mixture, using additional if necessary. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Reviews

[LonghornMama]

Wonderful marshmallows, and very specific directions to help the marshmallow newbie. If you've never had homemade marshmallows, they're a real treat and an easy way to impress your family and friends. Soft and very flavorful. Used a tip I saw elsewhere and subbed vanilla butternut extract for marshmallows that were delicious with hot cocoa. The flavoring possibilities are endless. Next batch, I'll stir in 1/2 cup crushed peppermint. Try lining the pan with plastic wrap for easier removal, or dust the bottom of the pan heavily with powdered sugar and cornstarch mixture. Be sure and dust the cut edges with the mixture and store in an airtight container. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[PeacemongerNC]

These are so good! I looked at several recipes and chose this one because it was a little more detailed and I liked the idea of cutting the powdered sugar with some corn starch. There was a bit of variation between recipes on how much vanilla to add, and I opted for 2 teaspoons. That was the only change I made. I love the flavor and I can't wait to make homemade hot chocolate tomorrow and use these!

 

[Michelle M.]

Best homemade marshmallow recipe!! Everyone who's tried them, rave about how much better they taste than store bought. Thank you so much for the recipe!!

 

[brian.coleman_45433]

I just used these to make the best rice krispie treats I have ever eaten. I substituted whey low sugar for diabetics and they turned out perfectly! You can never go wrong with an Alton Brown recipe.

 

[Park Rangerette]

How fun! Who knew you could make marshmallows? Easy and fun and they had the right flavor & texture. I don't have a stand mixer and used my little $10 hand mixer so it got a bit of a workout, but they turned out well anyway! I like another person's idea to put these on a cookie tray. Thank you for posting the receipt genuardi!