These sweet and soft Homemade Marshmallows without Corn Syrup aren't scary to make. With a few simple ingredients you can make these for your next hot chocolate!
I admit that when Kelsie was diagnosed with a corn allergy I didn't think of things like corn syrup at first. I just thought, "well heck ,we don't even eat corn on the cob that much." Then once I got home and started doing my research I quickly remembered corn syrup. It seems to be every where you look. It's the popular choice for many candy companies and most any confection that you can think of. It's depressing to tell a child that they can't have marshmallows anymore with their hot chocolate. Even more heart wrenching to a ten year old, no more s'mores.
One of the first things Zack ask me was if I could make them. I believe my expression was some what of a dumb founded look. I mean marshmallows? That's playing with gelatin and temperature? I could totally screw that up! It just seemed impossible. However, Kelsie really wanted to have marshmallows, so I began researching. My first round of research wasn't any good. I mean all I could find were tons and tons of recipes that combined corn syrup with other ingredients. Why would you make marshmallows from corn syrup when you could buy them with corn syrup!? Anyway.
I had given up hope. I was facing the fact that Kelsie was never going to have another soft and pillowy marshmallow floating in her hot chocolate or gooey s'more. Then one day I was linking up with a link party, visiting other links, and I ran across this recipe. She didn't use corn syrup!! Her recipe called for maple syrup or honey. Ooooh, why had I never thought of that? Well, this is new to me. I just figured corn syrup was the "magic", but it's not! I decided to go for something and it was magical.
These homemade marshmallows are better then store bought any day of the week. They are NOT that hard to make, and they melt into hot chocolate like fluff. These are the exact marshmallows that we topped our Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate with. I haven't made rice krispy treats with them yet, but I am planning on doing so to see what happens. Of course if you have a corn allergy and miss those treats, I made a delicious recipe for Peanut Butter and Honey Rice Krispie Treats.
So how do we make these simple corn syrup free homemade marshmallows? Easy!
Homemade Marshmallows without Corn Syrup
These sweet and soft Homemade Marshmallows without Corn Syrup aren’t scary to make. With a few simple ingredients you can make these for your next hot chocolate!
Ingredients
- 3 packages of unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup cold water I stash mine in the freezer for 5 minutes, divided
- 12 oz sugar by all means weigh this out
- 1 cup light agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine ½ cup cold water with the gelatin. Set aside, ready to use.
- In a large pot with deep sides, combine the other ½ cup of cold water, sugar, and agave nectar.
- Heat on medium to high heat, covered for 4 minutes.
- Uncover, and attach a candy thermometer.
- Cook until the mixture reaches 240 degrees.
- As soon as it reaches temp, remove from heat.
- Turn on your stand mixer (low) and slowly pour your mixture into the gelatin mix until you pour all of your sugar mix.
- Turn the speed up to high and continue beating until the mixture becomes very thick and no longer hot, but warm to the touch.
- While the mix is beating prepare a 13X9 inch baking dish - line the baking dish with wax paper, overlapping the sides.
- Combine the powdered sugar and corn starch, sprinkle the wax paper with half the mixture, reserving the rest for the top of your marshmallows.
- Once your marshmallow mixture is warm to the touch, pour in your vanilla flavoring and whip a minute more to combine.
- Turn off your mixer and pour your marshmallow mix into your prepared dish.
- Sprinkle ¼ of the remaining cornstarch/powdered sugar mix on top, and set the rest aside for later use.
- Place your marshmallows into the fridge for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best.
- When they have completely set, pick up the wax paper, place on the counter, and dust the top with the rest of the cornstarch/powdered sugar mix. Make sure that every inch is covered. I used my fingers.
- Using a large sharp knife slice your marshmallows into squares.
- Store your marshmallows in a air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
36Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 70Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 14gProtein: 2g
this recipe was adapted from Alton Brown's recipe.
Carlee says
They look so perfect and fluffy! I love homemade marshmallows, so I'll have to try this recipe.
Joanna says
Thanks Carlee, this recipe has me turned, I'll probably never buy store bought again! 🙂
Jenna @ A Savory Feast says
Oooh yum! I don't have an allergy to it, but I try to avoid corn syrup as much as possible. These marshmallows sound so much better for you, and so yummy too!
Joanna says
I hope you get the chance to give them a try! I know you'll love them. 🙂
Joanna says
Enjoy Debbie!
Mandy says
Well done for working out what to use instead of corn syrup - I bet she was so pleased! Thanks for linking up to #CookBlogShare this week x
Joanna says
Thanks Mandy! She was thrilled!! 🙂
Kati says
Yum! I love homemade marshmallows soooo much. I've definitely have to try this no corn syrup recipe. Pinned!
Joanna says
Thanks for the pin Kati! Let me know what you think once you give this recipe a try!
Angie says
These look amazing! WOW! You are a very good mom to come up with the perfect recipe like this. I loved reading your blog post.
Joanna says
Thanks so much Angie. 🙂
Cristina @ I Say Nomato says
What a great find! It's so sweet that Kelsie can have these treats too 🙂 The recipe sounds really easy - marshmallows can be intimidating!
Joanna says
It was so much easier than I thought it was going to be Cristina! I was really worried but once I got started, pretty easy! 🙂
Angela says
Wow, great job on coming up for a clever solution to make marshmallows. Corn is in so many things, it must be quite a challenge to adapt to this food allergy... Thank you for sharing this recipe, I am looking forward to trying it with my kids 🙂 I would love for you to share it at my Sunday Fitness & Food Linky at: http://marathonsandmotivation.com Have a Great Week!!
Joanna says
Thanks Angela! Corn is in all things these days. We are able to experience a few things that have less than 2% corn syrup, but they are seemingly hard to find. I hope you and your kids love these as much as we do!!
Miz Helen says
Awesome Marshmallows. Thank you so much for sharing with us for our 5th Anniversary of Full Plate Thursday! Hope you have a fantastic week and hope to see you again real soon!
Miz Helen
Joanna says
Thanks Miz Helen!
Guinever says
I am not sure how these marshmallows work for your daughter if she has a corn allergy. Your recipe contains both corn starch and powdered sugar, which is white sugar and corn starch.
Joanna says
Thankfully it is just a corn syrup allergy. Corn starch has never given her problems.