Marshmallows
Ingredients:
3 (1 oz.) packages unflavored gelatin
! cup ice cold water, divided
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
Non-stick cooking spray
Directions:
Marshmallow Mixture:
Place the gelatin and 1/2 cup of the ice cold water in the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment nearby in a saucepan, combine the remaining water with the granulated sugar, corn syrup and salt. Cover. Cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
Uncover, attach a candy thermometer clip to the side of the pan and cook 7 to 8 minutes or until the mixture reaches 240*F degrees. Immediately remove from heat With the whisk and while running your mixer on slow speed, slowly pour the sugar syrup down the side of the bowl into the gelatin mixture. Once you have added all of the syrup, increase the mixer speed to high. Whip about 12 to 15 minutes until the mixture becomes very thick and lukewarm. Add the vanilla during the last minute of whipping.
Prepare Pan:
While the marshmallow mixture is whipping, prepare the pan. Combine the confectioners sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Spray a 13 X 9 inch metal baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. With the sugar and cornstarch mixture, completely coat the bottom and sides of the baking pan. Return the remaining sugar mixture to the bowl for later use.
When the marshmallow mixture and pan are ready, pour the mixture into the prepared pan, using a lightly oiled spatula to spread evenly. Dust the top with enough of the remaining sugar and cornstarch mixture to lightly cover. Reserve the rest for later.
Allow to set-up for 4 hours. Turn out on a cutting board. Using a pizza wheel cut in 1" squares. Dust the sides of the marshmallows by hand dipping in the reserved cornstarch and sugar.
Suggestion:
Instead of vanilla, add mint flavoring. Cut the marshmallows in 1" squares. Give as gifts at the holidays to be used in Hot Chocolate.
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