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Quick & Healthy Homemade Marshmallows

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Anna Davenport
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What if I told you that you could make your own healthy marshmallows without the sugar, chemicals, and preservatives that are in most store bought marshmallows? And, that you can have it done and ready for s’mores or hot chocolate in an hour or less? Look no further than this simple recipe that will guide you.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Did I mention that these marshmallows are healthy AND so easy to make?! With real and simple ingredients, you can have homemade marshmallows done in under an hour. I find that these marshmallows roast very well over a fire, unlike some other homemade marshmallow recipes I’ve tried. Pair these with dark chocolate and homemade graham crackers and you will have the best and healthiest s’mores you’ve ever had!

Ingredients

Maple syrup or honey

Gelatin we get ours from Azure Standard

Water we use this countertop water filter

Salt we use this sea salt from Amazon that has been tested for low to no heavy metals contamination

Arrowroot powder used for coating the marshmallows to prevent them from sticking together

Tools You May Need

Saucepan

Thermometer we use this one for this recipe as well as for our Blackstone griddle. You could also use a candy thermometer.

9 x 13 baking dish or stainless steel baking sheet

Parchment paper

Quick & Healthy Homemade Marshmallows

Enjoy these simple and healthy marshmallows in your favorite hot chocolate. They roast very well over a campfire!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 20 marshmallows
Course: Dessert, Snack
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 cup water divided
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 tbsp gelatin
  • arrowroot powder for coating

Method
 

  1. Combine the maple syrup, 1/2 cup water, and salt in a large saucepan and heat over medium until mixture reaches about 235 degrees.
  2. While the maple syrup mixture is heating, prepare the gelatin by placing the gelatin and the remaining 1/2 cup water in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  3. Mix with a spoon until all the gelatin is wet and no dry spots. Let the gelatin bloom.
  4. Once the maple syrup mixture reaches 235 degrees, slowly pour it into the gelatin mixture while the stand mixer is going medium-low speed.
  5. Gradually, increase the mixer speed to high. There should be no splatters.
  6. Continue whipping for about 8 minutes until soft peaks form.
  7. Line a 9 x 13 baking dish or a baking sheet with edges with parchment paper and pour the mixture on it. Use a spatula or spoon to level it out.
  8. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for a hour or so to set. You can also put it in the fridge overnight.
  9. Cut into 1 inch cubes and roll them in a bowl of arrowroot powder to help keep them from sticking. Store in glass mason jars.
  10. I have found that these roast very well over a fire! You can also throw them in your favorite hot drink!

Notes

Store in airtight container for up to 4 days on the counter or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
These can be frozen too!

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