Marshmallows

I love to try new recipes and a couple of years ago, I finally got the chance to try making homemade marshmallows.  I have never really been a fan of marshmallows until I tasted some that were homemade.  I was given some as a Christmas gift with some hot cocoa mix.  I was immediately hooked.  There is nothing like it.  The taste and texture is so light and yummy!

This year, I decided to once again make a batch.  I do have to say that it's a messy process but the outcome is well worth the mess!   I used this Recipe.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Homemade Marshmallows

3 pkg. gelatin
1/2 cup water
vanilla extract

1 cup light corn syrup
1-1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

Combine the gelatin and 1/2 cup of cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and allow to sit while you make the syrup.
Meanwhile, combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat to high and cook until the syrup reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat.
With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the sugar syrup into the dissolved gelatin. Put the mixer on high speed and whip until the mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes. Add the vanilla and mix thoroughly.
With a sieve, generously dust an 8 by 12-inch nonmetal baking dish with confectioners' sugar. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the pan, smooth the top, and dust with more confectioners' sugar. Allow to stand uncovered overnight until it dries out.
Turn the marshmallows onto a board and cut them in squares. Dust them with more confectioners' sugar.