One of the things that we enjoy during this time of year is hot chocolate w/ marshmallow. Whenever people tells me that they do not like marshmallows, I simply reply, "that is because you haven't have REAL marshmallow!" I really think the over fluffed, plastic taste commercial marshmallow gave this old world candy a bad name. A little bit know-how & a little bit of patient, you can enjoy marshmallow like you have never before! This recipe is similar to Alton Brown's recipe on Food Network, so you can follow his instruction if that is easier for you.
Marshmallow
3 pkg Unflavored Gelatin
1/2 C Water
12 oz Sugar
1 C Corn Syrup
1/2 C Water
1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Marshmallow Dust
1/4 C Confectioners' sugar
1/4 C Cornstarch
- Mix the marshmallow dust by combine equal part of powdered sugar & cornstarch, whisk well.
- Heavily dust a quarter size pan (9 1/2 x 13) evenly with marshmallow dust & sit aside.
- Combine the gelatin & water in a mixing bowl, site aside (Blooming). Attach a wire whisk to your mixer.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, water & salt, cook to 240F. Turn your mixer on the slowest speed and slowly pour the hot sugar mixture into the mixing bowl.
- Turn the speed up to med-high until the mixture is lukewarm to touch, Volume should double & sticky.
- Add vanilla extract, mix well on low speed.
- Spray your hands & a spatula w/ cooking oil. Quickly pour the marshmallow onto the prepped sheet & even it out.
- Dust w/ more marshmallow dust, cover, & let sit at least 4 hrs to overnight.
- Cut into 1" squares & coat w/ more marshmallow dust. Shake off excess & store in the tightly sealed container up to 3 weeks.
