Maple Marshmallows
By: Munchin with Mu...
Published: Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 8:43am

Ingredients




3 Tbsp. unflavoured gelatin powder (3 packets)
½ cup and 2 tablespoons of cold water
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1 Tsp. maple extract
¾ cup water
1 ¼ cup dark corn syrup
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
pinch salt
2 cups powdered sugar, divided
1 cup corn starch, divided

Preparation

1 Prepare a 9×13 in baking pan with cooking spray. (Ensure the entire dish is coated, as the marshmallow mixture is very sticky. Combine ½ cup of powdered sugar with ¼ cup cornstarch. Sift mixture into the baking dish and shake so the dish is coated. Set aside. 2 In a large bowl combine gelatin, vanilla extract, and maple extract with ½ cup and 2 tablespoons of cold water. Gently whisk mixture until well combined and no lumps remain. Continue to whisk until the gelatin reaches a consistency similar to baby food (about one minute). Set aside. 3 In a medium saucepan combine ¾ cup water, corn syrup, granulated sugar, and salt. Whisk to combine and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cover pot, reduce heat and simmer for about 2 and a half minutes. Remove from heat. 4 Pour mixture over gelatin and beat on medium with an electric mixer until combined, about one minute. Increase speed to maximum and beat for 15-20 minutes until the mixture is glossy and makes meringue like peaks. 5 Pour marshmallow mixture into prepared 9×13 inch dish and spread evenly. Wet spatula and smooth the top until it’s even. 6 Leave the marshmallow mixture uncovered on a counter for 24 hours to set. 7 Once the marshmallows have set, prepare your workspace. Combine remaining powdered sugar and cornstarch in a medium sized bowl. Dust some of the mixture onto a cutting board. 8 Wet a sharp knife and drag it along the edges of the 9×13 inch dish to loosen the marshmallow mixture. Sprinkle some of the powdered sugar onto the top of the marshmallows and flip the dish onto prepared cutting board. 9 Cut the marshmallows into squares, occasionally wetting the knife to make more precise cuts. Toss marshmallow squares in the cornstarch sugar mixture until well coated. 10 Store marshmallows in a sealed container, layered between wax paper.

About

Light and fluffy maple marshmallows made without a stand mixer. They make a great holiday gift too!