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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Candy Cane Marshmallows

My children love when I make up a big batch of Easy Homemade Marshmallows. Come winter, we usually have a jar of them sitting out for the season. These peppermint marshmallows are a twist to the original recipe and make the perfect addition to a cup of warm hot chocolate.



Candy Cane Marshmallows
((Printable Recipe))

Ingredients:
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3/4 cup water, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4-1/3 cup crushed candy canes, reserved

Directions:
1. Line a 8x11.5 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Brush the paper with vegetable oil and set aside.

2. In the bowl of your electric mixer, add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water. Sprinkle the gelatin over the the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes.

3. In a sauce pan, add the 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons corn syrup, salt, and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Without stirring, allow the mixture to continue cooking until a candy thermometer reads 238 degrees F.

4. With your whisk attachment, mix the gelatin on low speed. In a steady stream, pour the hot syrup slowly into the gelatin. Gradually bring your mixture up to high and beat until the mixture is stiff- about 12 minutes. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract.

5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the reserved candy cane. Set aside, uncovered, for about 3 hours. Slice and dip all sides in powdered sugar.

2 comments:

  1. Hi Jenni! :) We are making these now and with my son's allergies, I am adapting with raw honey and coconut sugar and they are looking great! Yay! Marshmallows for my boy for Christmas! He is so excited! Thank you, friend! Merry Christmas! Love, Cara

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  2. Awesome! Let me know how they turn out using those ingredients. :)

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