HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOWS
3 1/2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold water divided
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Oil bottom and sides of 13X9 pan, dust with confectioners sugar.
In mixing bowl sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup of the cold water and let stand to soften. In heavy saucepan cook granulated sugar, corn syrup, second cup of cold water and salt over low heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to boil misture until candy thermometer reaches 240 degrees F. (about 13 minutes) Remove from heat and pour over gelatin mixture. Beat with electric mixer on high speed for about 10 minutes, adding vanilla or choice of flavoring when thick and fluffy. Pour mixture into prepared pan, smooth our evenly, dust top of marshmallow with confectioners sugar, let stand until softly firm...usually 15 minutes. Cut with buttered knife, powder all edges with confectioners sugar to prevent sticking.
GELATIN IN WATER WITH FOOD COLORING SUGAR AND CORN SYRUP IN SAUCEPAN BRING TO A BOIL CANDY THERMOMETER 240 DEGREES F. |
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