Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows
- On July 4, 2012
- In Soule Food
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I have to say I have always wanted to make my own marshmallows ever since a local bakery called Butter started making them and I realized that it was even possible to make homemade Marshmallows.
Then the latest issue of Edible Vancouver came out featuring homemade strawberry marshmallows on the cover and that was it, no more waiting around I was on a quest for the best strawberries I could find and I was going to make me some tasty treats!
I have to say I was surprised to find out how easy making these were, dangerously easy, if you have a mix master and a candy thermometer that is.
It was easy to convince Zahra to make them with me and together we set about a few nights ago to make these tasty confections.
Gathering the ingredients was also pretty easy except that all I had was golden corn syrup and not the light kind, but we tried it anyways and all I can say is that it did not seem to make any difference at all, since they next day I had to run out and get the light kind and make another batch and they both taste amazing, so I am not sure what the difference is?
The first batch we made was strawberry and the second batch was Vanilla Rose, both are swoon-worthy, creamy in texture and full of flavor, the strawberry especially!
So without any further chit chat here is the recipe exactly how I made it and taken from the Edible Vancouver article by Michele Adams with my own additions and comments added in of course!
Strawberry Marshmallows:
Ingredients:
- 1-1/4 cups water, divided
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree
- 4 envelopes gelatin
- 3 cups sugar
- 1-1/4 cups light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
Preparation:
1. Prepare a 9×13 pan. They say line it, but I oiled mine liberally with veg oil and it was fine.
2. Place ½ cup of the water and the strawberry puree in the bowl of a large stand mixer. Sprinkle the gelatin on top and stir briefly to distribute. Let gelatin sit and dissolve for at least 5 minutes. If you want a really pink color add 4-6 drops of food coloring to the mix at this point.
3. Place remaining ¾ cup of water, corn syrup, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar, and insert a candy thermometer.
4. Allow the mixture to cook without stirring until it reaches 240 degrees on the thermometer. Brush down the sides occasionally with a wet pastry brush to avoid crystallization. While the candy cooks, briefly run the mixer on low to ensure the gelatin and puree is well-mixed.
5. Once the candy reaches the proper temperature, remove it from the heat immediately. Turn the mixer to low, and slowly pour the hot syrup into the mixer bowl. Be careful, as the syrup is extremely hot. If you have a large (at least 3 cup) liquid measuring cup with a spout, you can transfer the hot syrup to the cup before pouring to make it easier.
6. Gradually increase the speed of the mixer until it running on high. Whip the marshmallow mixture for 10 minutes, or until it is stiff and shiny. You can tell it is done when you stop the mixer and lift up the beater, the marshmallow will slowly drip back down into the bowl in a thick, shiny stream.
7. Pour the marshmallow into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Allow it to sit and firm up at room temperature for at least 10 hours.
8. Sift the powdered sugar and cornstarch together. Cover your workstation with waxed paper to protect it, and liberally sprinkle the surface with the sugar/starch mixture. Sprinkle the top of the marshmallow with the sugar/starch coating, and flip the marshmallow face down onto the prepared surface.
9. Carefully peel back the foil from the marshmallow, and sprinkle the top of the marshmallow slab with the coating powder. Spray a large smooth-bladed knife with nonstick cooking spray, and coat both sides with the coating powder. Cut the marshmallow into squares, coating the knife blade with sugar/starch as needed. Roll the cut edges of the marshmallows in the coating mixture so that all sides are smooth and not sticky.
10. To save marshmallows, store them in a dry airtight container in a temperate, dry location. Do not refrigerate them or keep them in a very humid place. If they are stored longer than two or three days, you may need to re-roll them in coating. Fresh marshmallows go stale after about a week, so these are best eaten soon after they are made.
Sarah
I think I just had a foodgasm!
nazli
wow…looks incredible! great Job…
i wish i can make them as ayesha loves them but here we cant get gelatin and light corn syrup
Candace Jedrowicz
Oh yum!
Nicole
I just poured my marshmallows into the pan after a long hour of hand whipping! I will really deserve the sweet delights after this workout. I don’t have a standing Blender.
Karey
Can’t wait to make!! They were so delicious! Thanks for posting this!