Homemade Marshmallows
These light, airy homemade marshmallows are fun to make and to eat! Enjoy them any time of the year: by the mouthful, in hot chocolate or while camping!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water, divided
- 3 tbsp gelatin
- 1 cup honey (light colored)
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup arrowroot starch (can use corn starch)
- 1/4 cup organic powdered sugar
- 1-2 scoops protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 pan with unbleached parchment paper (or oil the pan).
- Combine the arrowroot starch and powdered sugar and dust the pan with half of the mixture.
- Add 1/2 cup of water to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Let sit to bloom for a few minutes while making the honey mixture.
- In a saucepan, add honey and other 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil. Keep boiling until a thermometer reads 240 degrees. Remove from heat.
- Slowly pour the hot honey mixture into the mixing bowl. Once incorporated, turn to high and whip the mixture until it is a light, fluffy marshmallow cream (about 10 minutes).
- Mix in vanilla, salt and any add-ins (including protein powder, if using). Mix gently until incorporated.
- Pour the marshmallow fluff into the prepared pan and let sit at room temperature for several hours (it can be refrigerated to speed up the process).
- Cut the marshmallows into squares with a lightly oiled knife. Dust the marshmallows with the rest of the powder (or with protein powder). Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.