Confections

February 24, 2023

Marshmallows

Is there anything more cosy and nostalgic than the scent of toasted marshmallows? Baking evokes all the senses, and the smell, sight, and taste of these sweet and sticky confections will make you reminisce. Bite into this soft, glossy cloud-like treat and suddenly it’s summertime by the campfire, toasting marshmallows on twigs and making s’mores. And what better way to warm up on a chilly winter’s night than with a mug of hot cocoa garnished with melting marshmallows. These treats are always in season!

Tips

Size

This recipe makes 20 large marshmallows, but feel free to slice them into lots of mini marshmallows.

What to do with all those marshmallows?

These marshmallows taste great as a hot cocoa topping, and sandwiched between two graham crackers and some melted chocolate. Bake them into brownies (recipe coming soon!) or cookies or rice krispies... there are so many options to play with!

Syrup

I chose honey and maple syrup for my recipe, but typically homemade marshmallows are made with corn syrup. I recommend you follow my recipe, but if you want to trade in the honey or maple syrup for corn syrup, it will still work well.

Equipment

Kitchen scale

Stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment

9 by 9 inch square baking pan

Parchment paper

Candy thermometer

Measuring cup for liquids

⅛ tsp, ½ tsp, 1 tbsp

Spatula

Small offset spatula

Chef’s knife

Blow torch

Bon appétit!
xo

Ariane

Marshmallows

These sweet and sticky homemade marshmallows are the perfect confections to garnish your hot cocoa on a chilly winter's night, and to roast by the campfire for s'mores in the summertime.

Author:

Ariane | Miel et Ganache

Prep:

min

cook:

min

total:

min

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp powdered unflavoured gelatin
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 300g (1 1/2 cups) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup honey
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 60g (½ cup) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Butter a 9 by 9 inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. Sprinkle a generous amount of icing sugar in the pan.  Set aside.
  3. Pour ½ cup of cold water and the powdered unflavoured gelatin into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
  4. Stir the maple syrup, honey, granulated sugar, salt and ½ cup of water to a medium saucepan.
  5. Place the saucepan on the stovetop and cook the syrup over high heat until the candy thermometer reaches 240°F.
  6. When the syrup reaches the desired temperature, turn the stand mixer on low speed and slowly pour the syrup over the water and gelatin mixture.
  7. Add the vanilla.
  8. Bring the speed up to high and whip for 15 minutes.  
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  10. Let the marshmallows firm up in the fridge for 2 hours, uncovered.  The marshmallow will have a nice glossy sheen.
  11. Dust your work surface with a generous amount of powdered sugar.
  12. Remove the marshmallow in one piece from the baking pan.  It will be very sticky.
  13. Use a sharp knife to slice the marshmallow into 20 large pieces.  Clean the knife in between cuts.  This is a sticky step!
  14. Toss the marshmallows in more powdered sugar to make sure all sides are covered.
  15. If you have a blow torch, toast your marshmallows before serving them.
  16. Store the marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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January 30, 2023
Marjolaine Bourget
I’ve only tasted 2 of two of your recipes so far but this one is by far my favourite! Shortbread always reminds me of my time in Scotland!
January 30, 2023
Marjolaine Bourget
Very chocolaty (is that even a word?) and very delicious! Thanks for letting me and The Peanut taste!