Honey Vanilla Marshmallows

Honey Vanilla Marshmallows
Honey, combined with vanilla, gives these marshmallows a subtle floral flavor. Jennifer McGruther
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This recipe for homemade marshmallows ditches the corn syrup in favor of a combination of honey and sugar. Honey, combined with vanilla, gives the marshmallows a subtle floral flavor. If you prefer a different flavor, you can easily swap the vanilla for another extract, such as lemon or almond, or even a spoonful of rum or brandy. Remember that temperature and timing are both critical in candy making, so keep a candy thermometer handy for this recipe.

Makes about 3 dozen marshmallows
  • Baking spray, for greasing the pan
  • 3 packets unflavored gelatin (about 2 1/2 tablespoons or 21 grams)
  • 1 cup water, divided
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup arrowroot starch or cornstarch
Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, so that about 1 inch of parchment hangs over each side of the dish. Spray the parchment lightly with baking spray.
Jennifer McGruther
Jennifer McGruther
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Jennifer McGruther is a nutritional therapy practitioner, herbalist, and the author of three cookbooks, including “Vibrant Botanicals.” She’s also the creator of NourishedKitchen.com, a website that celebrates traditional foodways, herbal remedies, and fermentation. She teaches workshops on natural foods and herbalism, and currently lives in the Pacific Northwest.
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