How to make Marshmallows at home: 3 delicious recipes

Marshmallows are a light, airy dessert with a delicate texture and sweet taste. They are popular not only among adults, but also among children, and can also be a great alternative to various store-bought sweets. In this article, we will share three different recipes for making marshmallows at home, each of which is worth trying.

Classic Marshmallows with Applesauce

Ingredients:

• 500 g apples (for puree)
• 300 g sugar
• 100 ml water
• 10 g gelatin
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 10 g vanilla sugar

Step-by-step recipe:

1. Peel the apples, chop and cook over low heat until soft. Then puree them using a blender.
2. Soak gelatin in 50 ml of water for 10 minutes, then heat until dissolved in a water bath.
3. Mix sugar and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add lemon juice and vanilla sugar, bring to a boil again and remove from heat.
4. Gradually add applesauce and dissolved gelatin to the hot syrup. Mix everything well until smooth, then beat with a mixer for 20 minutes until the mixture becomes more airy.
5. Pour the mixture into a mold or use a pastry bag to form marshmallows on parchment.
6. Cool the marshmallows at room temperature until completely solidified, then store in the refrigerator.

Raspberry marshmallow

Ingredients:

• 250 g raspberries (fresh or frozen)
• 200 g sugar
• 12 g gelatin
• 80 ml water
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-step recipe:

1. Puree the raspberries and rub through a sieve to remove the seeds.

Note: if desired, raspberries can be replaced with your favorite berry - currants, blueberries, strawberries.

1. Soak gelatin in water for 10 minutes, then dissolve it in a water bath.
2. Bring sugar and water to a boil, add lemon juice and vanilla extract. After the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat.
3. Add raspberry puree to hot syrup, mix thoroughly. Then add the dissolved gelatin and beat with a mixer until the mixture becomes fluffy, this may take 15-20 minutes, depending on the power of the mixer.
4. Using a pastry bag or spoon, place the mixture on parchment. Form the marshmallow to your taste.
5. Cool the marshmallow until completely solidified, store in the refrigerator.

Chocolate marshmallow

Ingredients:

• 100 g dark chocolate (cocoa content 70%)
• 250 g sugar
• 10 g gelatin
• 120 ml water
• 10 g vanilla sugar

Step-by-step recipe:

1. Melt the chocolate in a water bath or in the microwave until liquid.
2. Soak the gelatin in water for 10 minutes, then dissolve it in a water bath.
3. Mix sugar with water and bring to a boil. When the syrup starts to boil, add vanilla sugar and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Add melted chocolate to hot sugar syrup, stir until smooth.
5. Add dissolved gelatin to chocolate mixture and beat well with mixer for 20 minutes.
6. Put the mixture in a mold or use a pastry bag to form marshmallows.
7. Let the marshmallows cool. Store ready-made chocolate marshmallows in the refrigerator.

Tips for successful marshmallow preparation:

• Soak gelatin in cold water, then dissolve it in a water bath or microwave, but do not allow it to overheat.
• After forming the marshmallow, do not rush to cool it in the refrigerator immediately. First, let it harden at room temperature.

Now you know how to make marshmallows of different flavors at home. These recipes can be varied to suit your tastes by adding different fruits, spices or chocolate. Enjoy!