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fluffy homemade marshmallows on a wooden cutting board

Fluffy Homemade Marshmallows

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Refrigerate 4 hours

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer
  • 1 candy thermometer
  • 1 9x13 pan
  • 1 medium sauce pan
  • 1 rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup organic cane sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup agave
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 3 tbsp unflavored gelatin (3 packets)
  • 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the gelatin mixture by mixing unflavored gelatin with half a cup of cold water in a mixing bowl. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes to soften.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, agave, and half a cup of water. 
  • Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and let it boil without stirring until it reaches 240°F on the candy thermometer.
  • While the syrup is heating up, prepare the stand mixer with a whisk attachment and turn it to low speed. 
  • Slowly pour the hot syrup mixture into the gelatin mixture, and once all the syrup has been added, increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 10-12 minutes until soft peaks form.
  • Add vanilla extract and continue to beat for another minute.
  • Mix your arrowroot and powdered sugar in a separate small bowl.
  • Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper and oil.
  • Generously sprinkle your powder mixture over parchment paper using about half of the mixture. This step is important as the marshmallows become VERY sticky and difficult to remove from the pan.
  • Now it's time to transfer the marshmallow mixture to a prepared pan.
  • Use a rubber spatula to spread the mixture evenly, and dust the top with your arrowroot and powdered sugar mixture. (Save a little for cutting your marshmallows)
  • Place your marshmallows in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours.
  • nce the marshmallows have set, use a sharp knife or pizza cutter dusted with your dusting powder to cut them into 1-inch squares. Dust each side with more of your dusting powder to prevent sticking. 
  • Store in an airtight container.

Notes

You can substitute agave for light corn syrup, honey or maple syrup.  I prefer the agave as it is more natural and the flavor it gives the marshmallows is very similar to store bought marshmallows.
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