Marshmallows Recipe

How to make it

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• In the bottom of a large mixing bowl (or bowl of your mixer) mix gelatin with 1/2 cup water - set aside.
• In a double boiler, combine superfine sugar, 1/2 cup water and corn syrup
• While this is boiling away, combine the cornstarch and powdered sugar together. Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray and sift 1/3 of the powdered sugar/mix over the dish
• Boil until reaches 120 degrees - if you don't have a thermometer - boil until mixture goes completely clear - you can do this in the microwave, but make sure you watch it like a hawk, and stir regularly.
• When mix is clear, start your mixture or beat the gelatin mixture and gradually add the sugar mix, mix on high for about 7-10 minutes until mixture becomes thick and meringue-like.
• Add vanilla, salt and food color and beat for another minute until totally combined
• Pour into dish and leave to set for about 15 minutes (it doesn't need to go in the fridge!)
• Sift a further 1/3 of the sugar/cornstarch mix on the top and then turn out the marshmallow slab onto the table
• Cut up or cut out with cookie cutters if you wish - dust with the remaining 1/3 of sugar/cornstarch mix
• Store in airtight container.
• Variations: Instead of vanilla, add mint extract and dip marshmallows in dark chocolate