Homemade Marshmallows
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Mix marshmallow root powder and water together and let it sit for at least five minutes to infuse. You can also let it sit overnight in the fridge.
- 2Strain the marshmallow root water through cheesecloth or a strainer.
- 3Add half of the strained water to a pot and combine with honey. Whisk and heat on the stove until the mixture reaches 240 degrees.
- 4In a stand mixer, add the beef gelatin and the remaining half of the marshmallow root water. Stir to combine and let sit while the honey and water boils.
- 5Begin mixing the gelatin and water mixture on low speed.
- 6Slowly pour the boiling honey mixture into the mixer. Once all is added, turn the speed up to medium, then to high and whip until the mixture is white and stiff.
- 7Add vanilla, if desired, and continue beating just until it reaches soft peaks.
- 8Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined pan and allow to cool and set, which can be speeded up by placing the pan in the fridge.
- 9Once firm, use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the marshmallow sheet into squares.
Ingredients
- marshmallow root powder
- water
- honey
- beef gelatin
- vanilla (optional)
Equipment
measuring cuppotcheeseclothstrainerwhiskstand mixerspoonpanparchment papersilicone spatulapizza cutter
Tips
- You can use maple syrup instead of honey.
- You can add natural food coloring to the marshmallow mixture if desired.
- You can also let the marshmallow root infusion sit overnight in the fridge instead of just five minutes.
- You can use a hand-crank egg beater, a whisk, or a handheld beater instead of a stand mixer.
