Making Marshmallows

I love marshmallows, and the kids love marshmallows. Unfortunately, I don't like most of the ingredients in the marshmallows. So that means that it's time to turn to Google and search for a recipe. I can usually find a good recipe for almost anything I need. Not so this time. I had to specifically add "without corn syrup" to find a recipe that did not include corn syrup. I have issues with corn syrup, but that's another post for another time.

So thanks to the Frugal Kiwi for an easy, delicious recipe. The ingredient list is pretty simple, which is a bonus for me. The list of ingredients includes: gelatin (I used unflavored Knox gelatin), water, granulated sugar, honey (I used agave), salt, and vanilla extract. To coat the marshmallows, all you need is corn starch and powdered sugar. Other than the gelatin and possibly the powdered sugar, these are things that are staples in any pantry.

While the recipe is easy, you do need to be able to give your entire attention to the recipe the whole time. I won't reiterate the entire recipe here (click the Frugal Kiwi link to go right to the recipe), but I'll give you some tips that might help you.

• Use a candy thermometer when you are making the syrup. 
• A stand mixer might be easier to use if you have one. If you only have a hand mixer, gently pull the beaters out of the mixture when it starts to climb up to get it off the beaters. 
• The mixture did not pour out of the bowl for me. It was so sticky and gooey. I had a hard time trying to spread it out. I used a 9"x13" baking dish, but and 8"x8" dish would probably work better. 

The marshmallows are so good! They're not exactly like the store bought marshmallows, but my husband told me that they're better than the store bought marshmallows. I have not tried to toast any, so I honestly don't know how that works out. I probably will find out before the summer is over though.

Bon apetit!