Saturday, January 26, 2013

Homemade Marshmallows

     My husband loves marshmallows.  If he opens a bag of mini-marshmallows, you can be sure the bag will be empty before he stops.  He just can't help himself so when I found out you could make marshmallows at home, I just had to try it.




Homemade Marshmallows
 
 2 c. sugar
2/3 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. cold water
1/4 c. water
3 envelopes of Knox gelatine
1 T. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
powdered sugar
 
                                                

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           In a large mixing bowl, add the cold water and then sprinkle the 3 envelopes of gelatin in.  Let rest for 8 minutes.  While it is at rest, place the sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 c. of water in a small pot and bring it to a boil over medium heat. 
 

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 Once it has come to a boil, pour it into the mixing bowl and mix it all together at high speed.  


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Add in the salt and now beat for 12 1/2 minutes.  Stir in the vanilla gently.  
 
    Next, butter a regular sized cake pan and then pour the marshmallow mixture into it. 
 

Spread it out nice and pretty and place into the refrigerator or set it on the counter top overnight. 
 
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 Once it is set, cut into squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar. 
 


     These come out so succulent and delicious.  You won't believe the taste!

 
 
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26 comments:

  1. These marshmallows sound wonderful! I bet they're a lot better than the store bought ones too :)
    Thanks for your nice comment and following me on fb, blog and network blogs. I'm already following you on fb and now am following your blog and network blogs too!

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    1. Gloria, they do taste WAY better than store bought ones. So glad we found each other! The blogging community is wonderful.

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  2. Wow, I didn't know you could make your own! I love it. Thanks so much for sharing. Found your great blog at Sew Many Ways. Your newest follower. :)

    Kathy @ lifeonlakeshoredrive.com

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    1. Kathy, thank you for stopping by. Following you back!

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  3. Thanks for linking up to the party. I wasn't sure if you knew your blog comments are set to "no reply", so I couldn't reply to your comment. I have a tutorial on the right side bar if you'd like to read more about it.
    Take care,
    Karen

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    1. Karen, I did not know that. Thank you for letting me know. I appreciate you allowing me to link up with you again!

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  4. I just discovered homemade marshmallows over the holidays. I'm not sure I can ever go back to store bought. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

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    1. Sarah, you are welcome. They are good! Thanks for stopping by and hope you will stop by again sometime soon.

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  5. My hubby loves marshmallows too - and these sound great! Will have to try!
    Visiting from TWW's link up. Have a great week!

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    1. Elizabeth, I hope you try them out and your hubby likes them as much as mine does. I appreciate you stopping by!

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  6. I have never heard of such a thing...I'm not sure what I thought they were made out of and I knew they didn't grow on trees so...
    Thanks for the tip.

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    1. Lori, I know what you mean! I used to wonder myself. Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. OK - you've convinced me! We are going to try this today. Thank you!
    (stopping by from WFMW)

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    1. Glad you are. Please let us know how you like them and how they turned out!

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  8. I'm here from Clever Chicks Hop and pinning this to try! Thanks.

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    1. Maureen, I appreciate you dropping by and pinning this!

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  9. I need to try this...I've been wanting to for a while but I've been a scaredy-cat. Great post!

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    1. Kristin, hope you will try it. It is not hard and I know you can do it!

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  10. I first learned how to make marshmallows like this over the holidays 2011. I couldn't believe how much better they were than store bought! It made my hot chocolate so heavenly!

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    1. I have not tried them in a cup of hot cocoa. I bet they are good in there. Thanks for the suggestion and for stopping by!

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  11. We love marshmallows! I SO want to try this. Can you find the Knox gelatine at a regular store? Thank you for sharing with "Try a New Recipe Tuesday!" I can always count on your wonderful recipes. I can't wait to see what you share this week. :-)

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    1. Lisa, yes, the Knox gelatine should be at your neighbor grocer, Wal-mart, about anywhere. :-)

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  12. I will try this for my gran kids. I know what ever U make is so good . thanks for shareing it with us. I will make it for Christmas.LoL Josie

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