Yes, You Can Make Marshmallows

Believe it or not, it is not that hard to make...
I used a recipe from Ina Garten that is available at the Food Network website (foodtv.com) There are other versions for marshmallows with similar recipes (Alton Brown's is very similar, except that it uses cornstarch.)



http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/toasted-coconut-marshmallows-recipe2/index.html

The recipe is copied from the above website:

Homemade Marshmallows:

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• 3 packages unflavored gelatin
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Combine the gelatin and 1/2 cup of cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and allow to sit while you make the syrup.

Meanwhile, combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat to high and cook until the syrup reaches 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat.

With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the sugar syrup into the dissolved gelatin. Put the mixer on high speed and whip until the mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes. Add the vanilla and mix thoroughly.

Thank you Food Network and Ina Garten



Some tips: Be sure to spray the pan with some product like Pam, before you sprinkle liberally with powdered sugar.

To cut them, turn the marshmallows onto a board coated with powdered sugar and use a pizza wheel to cut into small squares.

These actually MELT in hot cocoa like marshmallows are supposed to! My kids love them. They will last up to 3 weeks stored in a container with powdered sugar. Of course, mine never last that long, but only because my marshmallow monsters consume them faster than that! Enjoy.