Description
Delicious homemade strawberry marshmallows that are perfect for snacking or adding to desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and quartered
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ¾ cups water, ice cold, divided
- 5 packages unflavored gelatin
- 3 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ⅔ cups light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar (optional)
- ¼ cup cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer until sugar dissolves and strawberries break down, about 15–20 minutes. Mash slightly with a fork and set aside to cool.
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine 1 cup cold water with gelatin. Let sit to bloom.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine remaining ¾ cup water, granulated sugar, and corn syrup. Heat over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stop stirring and cook until mixture reaches 252°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and cool to 212°F.
- Slowly pour syrup into gelatin mixture while mixing on low. Increase to high speed and whip for 11–13 minutes until thick and doubled in size. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan. Spoon cooled strawberry jam over top and swirl with a knife.
- Let sit uncovered at room temperature for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Mix confectioners’ sugar and cornstarch. Cut marshmallows with a greased knife and dust sides with mixture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–5 days.
Notes
- These marshmallows are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored to last a few days.
- Optional toppings or coatings can enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 marshmallows
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg