Homemade Marshmallows: the easy and sweet recipe

Homemade marshmallows are not only fun to make, they taste so much better than store-bought ones. Sure, you can buy a bag from the store, but where’s the fun in that? With homemade marshmallows, you can customize them to your own taste. You can add the colors you want, make them as big as you want and even add different flavors! They’re really not that difficult to make either. These Homemade Marshmallows are fluffy, springy, and have a delicious sweet flavor. Make your own marshmallows next time you have s’mores… you’ll never want to make them any other way again!

How To Add Flavor To Marshmallows

Flavors end extracts are best added at the end of the cooking process (before you set your marshmallows). You don’t want the heat to ruin the flavorings you add. Once you whisked your marshmallow mixture to peaks, you can add your any other extract (try mint, orange, or any other extract you like). You can even add more natural flavorings like maple syrup, fruits, or orange zest. Add a pinch of salt as this really brings out the sweet flavors.

Expert Tips

– The sugar syrup should be cooled slightly before you add the gelatin. If it’s too hot, the gelatin will lose its setting abilities and your marshmallows won’t set properly.

– Can I Add Egg Whites? Egg whites are often added to homemade marshmallows to make it fluffier and set easier. Once you have whisked your marshmallow mixture until peaks form, you can add egg white. For this recipe, we prefer to go without eggs. Your Homemade Marshmallows will last longer and will have a fresher vanilla taste without eggs.

– How To Color Homemade Marshmallows? Add any food coloring you want. Just make sure to add it once you whisked the marshmallow mixture.

How To Store Homemade Marshmallows

Store the marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks (if made without egg whites). You can even sprinkle a bit of corn flour in the container to keep them dry. Don’t be tempted to add them to the fridge or freezer, They will harden and become very sticky.

How to make Homemade Marshmallows 

Pour the sugar into a saucepan, add the water, and mix until you get a slightly thick liquid.

Add the gelatin mixture and mix for 1 minute.

Mix the gelatin powder with hot water until dissolved.

Pour the mixture into a bowl and let it cool for 2 minutes.

Beat well until you get a white and dense textured mixture, add vanilla essence, and continue beating.

Brush olive oil on a silicone tray and pour half of the mixture on top.

Add red food coloring to the other half and beat again.

Pour the pink mixture on top of the white, cover with cling film and let it rest for 4 hours.

Sprinkle over corn flour and spread around.

Carefully remove the marshmallow from the tray.

Cut into large cubes.

Recipe Notes

– While you can use a normal baking pan for this recipe, a silicone mold works better as it’s easier to remove the marshmallows.

– This recipe works best with white cane sugar, but you can also use granulated sugar. Note that if you use liquid sweeteners, you will need to alter the water ratios slightly for this recipe to work.

– To make the cutting process easier, wipe your knife with butter or coconut oil. This will prevent the knife form getting to sticking, and it will create smooth lines on the marshmallows.

– Don’t rush the setting process, the longer these homemade marshmallows set, the better!