Honey Vanilla Marshmallows

Honey, combined with vanilla, gives these marshmallows a subtle floral flavor. Jennifer McGruther

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.