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Marshmallows

Host Zoe Francois holds a jar of marshmallows, as seen on Zoe Bakes, season 2.

These are the marshmallows I make for s’mores on Season 2, episode 12 of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network. Pair them with my homemade graham crackers for a next-level s’more.

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Homemade marshmallows are truly so easy to make and so much better than store-bought! Sometimes a store-bought mallow will do just fine, but if you’re in the mood for going over the top without much effort, this is the marshmallow recipe for you.

Host Zoe Francois' homemade graham crackers and marshmallows for s'mores, as seen on Zoe Bakes, season 2.
Host Zoe Francois' homemade s'mores, as seen on Zoe Bakes, season 2.
Host Zoe Francois holds a homemade s'more, as seen on Zoe Bakes, season 2.

Be sure to pair your s’mores with my pumpkin-pear-cranberry hot dish!

Host Zoe Francois' homemade marshmallows, as seen on Zoe Bakes, season 2.

Marshmallows

5 from 5 votes
Active Time: 34 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 16 large marshmallows

Ingredients

  • Softened butter to prepare the pan
  • 3 envelopes (21g) unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup cold water divided
  • 1 3/4 cups (350g) sugar
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup (240g) light corn syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp flavored extract optional
  • food coloring optional
  • 1 cup (120g) confectioners' sugar

Instructions

  • Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish. Lightly grease the pan with softened butter. 
  • Dissolve the 3 packets unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup of water in the bowl of your stand mixer.
  • In a saucepan cook the sugar, salt, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water, until it reads 245°F on a candy thermometer. Turn the mixer on low-speed and carefully pour in the hot sugar syrup along the side of the bowl, being careful that it doesn't hit the whip attachment.
  • Once you have all the syrup in the bowl, turn the speed up to high and let it mix for about 10 to 12 minutes. The marshmallow will be light, fluffy and cooled to nearly room temperature. This is when you add the vanilla, and any additional flavors or color, if using.
  • Pour the marshmallow into the pan and allow to sit for several hours or overnight at room temperature. To cut, dust the marshmallows and work surface generously with powdered sugar. Butter the blade of a knife and cut into desired shape. Dust with more sugar to prevent from sticking.
  • The marshmallows will hold their shape and can be stored in an airtight container for a week. You want to make sure they are well coated with powdered sugar or they will stick together.

Notes

Recipe from Zoe Bakes Cakes by Zoe Francois.
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4 thoughts to “Marshmallows”

  1. 5 stars
    Made these for the first time today. These are so easy to make — and taste a million times better than you could ever buy! I’m not sure if I can ever eat a store bought one again. Thank you for the easiest — and tastiest recipe!

  2. 5 stars
    Yum – so light and fluffy. Reminds me of a much tastier version of Fluff. So Easy to make but a sticky cleanup 🙂

  3. 5 stars
    I’m a huge marshmallow fan. This is definitely my favorite recipe ever. It was easy and in 20 minutes we had results. Love it. My first Zoe recipe, can’t wait to try more.

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