Homegrown Marshmallows Recipe

Make incredibly delicious, fluffy homemade marshmallows from scratch! This recipe, adapted from the Tightwad Gazette, walks you through each step, resulting in a delightful treat perfect for hot chocolate, s'mores, or enjoying on their own. Learn how to create these melt-in-your-mouth confections with simple ingredients and surprisingly easy instructions.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 93.2 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Homegrown Marshmallows

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How to Make Homegrown Marshmallows

  1. Sprinkle 1 / 2 cup cold water with gelatin in big bowl and set aside
  2. Let bloom for 5-10 minutes
  3. In pan, mix sugar, corn syrup and 1 / 4 cup water
  4. Boil 1 minute
  5. Pour sugar mix into gelatin mix and mix very hard for 12-15 minutes
  6. Add salt and vanilla
  7. Scrape into oiled cookie pan
  8. Let set for a few hours until very firm to the touch
  9. Cut into squares

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g

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