Homemade Marshmallows

Ingredients

• 1 cup water (divided; use ½ cup warm and ½ cup for the syrup)
• 0.25 cup grass-fed gelatin
• 1 cup honey or maple syrup (choose either honey or maple syrup)
• 1 tbsp marshmallow root powder (optional; source gives a range of 1–2 tbsp; recipe is said to work without it)
• 1 tsp vanilla (optional)
• salt (a pinch)
• coconut oil (for greasing the pan, as an alternative to lining it with parchment paper)

Steps

1. 1

   Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, or grease it with coconut oil.

2. 2

   Add ½ cup warm water, the gelatin, and the optional marshmallow root powder to a stand mixer bowl. Stir to combine.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, combine the remaining ½ cup water, the honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then whisk for 8 minutes.

4. 4

   With the mixer on low, slowly pour the hot syrup mixture into the gelatin mixture.

5. 5

   Add the optional vanilla. Beat on high for 8–15 minutes, until thick and fluffy peaks form.

6. 6

   Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Let it set for 4 hours or overnight.

7. 7

   Cut into pieces and enjoy.

Notes

The source lists either honey or maple syrup, plus optional marshmallow root powder and vanilla. It gives no yield and does not specify a cutting size; servings are estimated. Choose parchment or coconut oil for preparing the pan.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• homemade
• gluten-free
• no-bake
• make-ahead