How to Make Homemade Marshmallows

Homemade Marshmallows will change the way you view marshmallows. Overall, these were pretty easy to make and all you need is a few ingredients. This recipe can make a cute little sweet gift or the perfect addition to pop on your hot coco. Why did I pick maple marshmallows? Because the flavor! When you pick up marshmallows do you ever see a maple flavor in stores? NO! So why not try something different. There's so many ways to enjoy this sweet treat. It's also something fun you can whip up in the kitchen with your friends and family. I love a quick team dessert to make.

Stop asking how to make homemade marshmallows? Keep reading to get the recipe I followed from King Arthur’s Baking.

Here's what you need for this recipe

• Maple Syrup
• Salt
• Unflavored Gelatin
• Water

I told you, this recipe, you only need 4 ingredients! These maple marshmallows aren't super sweet so it pairs perfectly with your hot coco. Try my hot coco recipe here!

Are homemade marshmallows worth it?

Let's be honest, store bought is always easier and there are days when I can be super lazy. But this was fun to make! If you want to try something new in the kitchen, this would be the dessert to make. All you need to do is follow the instructions then set your mixer on a high setting to mix everything together. I walked away and came back into the kitchen when my timer went off.

Maple Marshmallows

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 4 people

Equipment

• 1 square baking pan lined with parchment paper

Ingredients

  

• 1 teaspoon gelatin (it ended up being the whole package)
• 1 cup maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon brown sugar and powder sugar blend this will be sprinkled on top of the marshmallows
• ⅓ cup cold water

Instructions

 

• In your mixer, add the cold water and gelatin and let that sit for five minutes.
• On the stovetop, heat up the salt and maple syrup on medium heat and cook until the mixture reaches soft-ball stage (235°F to 240°F). Use a candy thermometer to check the temp if you have one.
• Once ready, pour the maple syrup into the gelatin mix and start your mixer. I used the whisk attachment. I ended up beating the mixture for 20-25 minutes.
• Pour the mixture into your prepared square baking pan. Make sure your marshmallow mixture has stiff peaks before you pour it into the pan.
• Sprinkle with your brown sugar and powdered sugar mix.
• Let the mixture rest for 6-7 hours on the counter top at room temp.

Notes

These marshmallows can last on your counter covered for about a week. They might not last that long because they're delicious! 

Keyword homemade desserts, hot coco, marshmallows