Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows Recipe
Servings: 27 Servings
Ingredients
- 21 grams unflavored gelatin 3 (7 gram) packets
- 1 cup water cold and divided
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons strawberry extract
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 drops red food coloring optional
- ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting and tossing the marshmallows; divided
Instructions
- Grease a 9 x 13-inch pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, or bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the gelatin and ½ cup of cold water. Let the mixture set.21 grams unflavored gelatin
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining ½ cup cold water, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves then adjust the temperature to medium high. Insert a candy thermometer and stop stirring. Allow the temperature to reach 240°F then remove from heat.1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup light corn syrup, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Mixing on low speed with the paddle attachment, slowly pour the sugar mixture into the softened gelatin. Increase the speed to high and continue to mix. The mixture will become thick and fluffy (about 5-10 minutes).
- Add the strawberry and vanilla extracts and several drops of red food coloring during the last minute of mixing. The mixture should cool considerably and be spreadable without burning your skin.2 teaspoons strawberry extract, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 3 drops red food coloring
- Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan, and use wet hands or a wet spatula to spread the marshmallows into an even layer. Sprinkle a ¼ cup of powdered sugar over top and allow the marshmallows to sit for several hours before slicing.
- After slicing the marshmallows, place them in a large bowl and toss them gently with the remaining ¼ cup of powdered sugar until they’re no longer sticky.
- Store leftover marshmallows in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 2 marshmallows. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows Recipe
Serving Size
2 marshmallows
Amount per Serving
Calories
89
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0
g
0
%
Monounsaturated Fat
0
g
Sodium
19
mg
1
%
Potassium
1
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Sugar
22
g
24
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Calcium
2
mg
0
%
Iron
0.02
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
