Strawberry Marshmallows

Name: Strawberry Marshmallows
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 395 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1.2 ounces freeze-dried strawberries; ½ cup water for the gelatin; 3 packets Knox gelatin; 2 ¼ cups granulated sugar; ¾ cup water; Pinch of salt; 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract; ½ cup confectioner’s sugar; ¼ cup cornstarch

by Whisked Away

16 marshmallows

6 hr 35 min

I admit it. I am a marshmallow snob. The only marshmallow I will eat plain, is a fresh, homemade marshmallow. I will happily eat a processed marshmallow if it has been charred to a crisp. And I will eat marshmallow fluff if it is cooked into something. So, I knew when I wanted to make a s'more with strawberry marshmallows that I would be making the marshmallows myself. The secret? I used ground freeze-dried strawberries. They gave the marshmallows a great pink color and just the right amount of strawberry flavor. They were a jewel in the crown of the Biscoff S’mores with Strawberry Marshmallows and Dark Chocolate. Yum!

Strawberry Marshmallows

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Recipe details

Yield 16 marshmallows
Time spent: Prep time: 35 Minutes Cook time: 6 Hours Total time: 6 hr 35 min

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Instructions

In a small food processor, process strawberries into a powder. Sift into a small bowl to remove seeds and other grit. Set aside.
Grease an 8”x8” glass dish.In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add ½ cup water and 3 packets of gelatin. Whisk to combine. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to bloom.
Place the sugar and water into a medium saucepan. Stir until the sugar is water are evenly mixed. Heat over medium-high heat until the sugar syrup comes to a boil. Cover the saucepan with a lid, turn the heat to medium and let cook for 2 minutes. Remove the lid and insert a candy thermometer into the liquid. Cook until the temperature reaches firm ball stage, about 245ºF. Turn off heat.
Turn the mixture onto medium heat and slowly pour the sugar mixture into the gelatin. Let it run down the sides so it doesn’t burn the gelatin. Once it is incorporated, turn on high speed and beat for 6 minutes or until triple in volume.
Add the salt, vanilla and strawberry powder. Mix until well combined. T
Transfer the marshmallow into the glass dish, dust with a little powdered sugar, cover with plastic wrap and let sit for at least 6 hours. Remove from pan, cut into desired shapes. Combine powdered sugar and corn starch. Toss cut marshmallows in the powdered coating to store.

Comments

Susan Snyder on Sep 03, 2021

How much gelatin is in “3 packets”. Or even ONE. I can’t find Knox & don’t know if each brand is the same.

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- Natalie Paterra on Sep 03, 2021
  
  They sell it in a 1 oz box containing 4 packets. You would use 3 of those 4 if I'm reading this correctly.
  
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- Whisked Away on Sep 03, 2021
  
  Thank you for asking! Yes, Natalie is correct. Each packet is about 7 grams and there are 4 packets in a box. I have taken a pic of the box. Hope that helps!
  
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- Andrea on Sep 04, 2021
  
  Did you look in the area where the boxes of Jello are sold at your supermarket? The Knox gelatin is usually on one of the higher shelves.
  
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- J on Sep 04, 2021
  
  You can look in the jello section or where the canning supplies are.
  
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Sharon Belanger Chafin on Sep 04, 2021

Tempting to try this with my granddaughter!

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- Whisked Away on Sep 04, 2021
  
  Yes! A great recipe to do with kiddos!
  
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