Homemade Fluffy Marshmallows (No Corn Syrup)

Homemade Marshmallows Without Corn Syrup (Easy, Fluffy, Holiday Flavors)

Homemade Fluffy Marshmallows (No Corn Syrup)

Light, fluffy homemade marshmallows made without corn syrup using simple ingredients. This easy base recipe includes four fun holiday variations and is perfect for gifting

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Recipe Type: Dessert

Christmas

Fall, Winter

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Resting Time: 6

Total Time: 6 29

Servings: servings

Calories: 100kcal

Ingredients

Marshmallows

½ cup cold water
2 packets Knox unflavored gelatin
½ cup water
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste

For the Pan

Nonstick spray or neutral oil
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Add the cold water to the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let sit for 10 minutes to bloom.
Grease an 8x8 pan and generously dust with powdered sugar. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until it reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer.
With the mixer running on low, very slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the bloomed gelatin. Mix on low for 2 minutes.
Increase the mixer speed to high and whip for 10–15 minutes until thick, glossy, and fluffy.
Add the vanilla bean paste and mix just until combined.
Immediately pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Dust lightly with powdered sugar.
Let set at room temperature for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Turn out onto a powdered sugar–dusted surface, slice into 16 pieces, and toss each piece in powdered sugar to prevent sticking.

Notes

Variations

Sugar Cookie Sprinkle

Add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract at the end of whipping.
Fold in 1/2 cup sprinkles.
Sprinkle additional sprinkles on top after pouring into the pan.

Peppermint Mocha

Add 1/2 cup cocoa powder when combining the gelatin mixture and hot sugar syrup.
Add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract at the end.
Top with crushed candy canes before setting.

Coffee Marshmallows

Add 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder when combining the gelatin mixture and hot sugar syrup.
Add vanilla at the end as directed.

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