Ingredients for Vegetarian Marshmallows
- Vegetarian Gelatin
- Water
- Sugar
- Light Corn Syrup
- Salt
- Vanilla Extract
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How to Make Vegetarian Marshmallows
- **Prepare the Syrup (30 minutes):** In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.
- **Simmer the Syrup (5 minutes):** Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover for 3 minutes to dissolve any sugar crystals clinging to the sides of the pan.
- **Firm-Ball Stage (20-25 minutes):** Increase heat to medium-high. Cook, uncovered and without stirring, until the syrup reaches the firm-ball stage (240°F on a candy thermometer). This will take approximately 20-25 minutes. Be careful not to let it boil over!
- **Bloom the Agar-Agar (while syrup simmers):** In a separate bowl, sprinkle 2 teaspoons of agar-agar powder over 1/4 cup cold water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to bloom.
- **Combine Syrup and Agar-Agar:** Remove the hot syrup from the heat and carefully pour it over the bloomed agar-agar, whisking continuously with an electric mixer. This is essential for preventing lumps.
- **Whip to Perfection (15 minutes):** Continue beating with the electric mixer for about 15 minutes, or until the mixture is thick, glossy, and holds stiff peaks.
- **Add Flavoring:** During the last few minutes of whipping, add 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract (or your chosen flavoring).
- **Prepare the Pan:** Lightly dust an 8x12 inch baking pan with cornstarch.
- **Pour and Dust:** Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan. Dust the top with additional cornstarch.
- **Set and Cut (12 hours):** Let the marshmallows sit undisturbed for at least 12 hours, or until completely set.
- **Cut and Store:** Using cornstarch-dusted scissors, cut the marshmallows into squares. Dust the cut pieces with more cornstarch and store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
1885g
Fat
0g
Carbs
199g
