master-cooks | How To Make Marshmallows With Just 3 Ingredients

Making marshmallows at home with just three ingredients is a simple and rewarding process. Begin by preparing gelatin, which serves as the base for your marshmallows. Dissolve it in cold water, allowing it to bloom, which means letting it sit until it absorbs the water and becomes thicker. Meanwhile, create a sugar syrup by combining sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat this mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely and reaches a soft-ball stage, which is around 240°F. Once the syrup is ready, slowly pour it over the bloomed gelatin while mixing continuously with an electric mixer. This step is crucial as the hot syrup helps dissolve the gelatin further and incorporates air, creating a fluffy texture. Beat the mixture on high speed for several minutes until it triples in volume and forms stiff peaks, resembling a thick meringue. Transfer the marshmallow mixture into a greased or lined pan, spreading it evenly. Allow it to set at room temperature for several hours or overnight. Once set, cut the marshmallow slab into squares or desired shapes. For a finishing touch, dust with powdered sugar or cornstarch to prevent sticking. Enjoy your homemade marshmallows as a sweet treat or in your favorite recipes.

Follow these marshmallow-making instructions for a sweet treat

One ingredient that isn't listed here is the very air we breathe, so you'll need a stand mixer to incorporate as much of that delightful, life-giving nitrogen-oxygen blend into your marshmallows as possible. First, prepare an 8 ? 8 pan or glass dish by coating the bottom with a thin layer of powdered sugar—this will serve as your non-stick surface—then set it aside.

Next, in a medium bowl, whisk together two seven-gram packets of unflavored gelatin with half a cup of boiling water and set it aside as well. In a shallow saucepan, combine half a cup of water and half a cup of granulated sugar, bringing it to a boil to create a simple syrup that exceeds the baseline boiling temperature. Allow the mixture to reach 240°F. Once it does, immediately pour the hot syrup into the bowl with the reserved gelatin mixture and mix on high until peaks start to form, similar to meringue. When ready, the unset marshmallow mixture will have a texture akin to jarred marshmallow fluff, but your creation will be, ironically, even fluffier.

Finally, using a silicone spatula if possible, spread the sticky mixture into the prepared pan or dish that you've dusted with powdered sugar. Sprinkle a bit more on top and let it sit for two hours before cutting it into cubes. When stored in an airtight container, they can last for up to three weeks.

How To Make Marshmallows With Just 3 Ingredients

Follow these marshmallow-making instructions for a sweet treat

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