Homemade Marshmallows

Homemade Marshmallows

3 1/2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup of cold water
2 cups of granulated sugar
1/2 cup of corn syrup
1/2 cup of hot water
1/4 teaspoon of salt
2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 cup of confectioners' sugar

In an electric mixing bowl sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let it stand until it softens.

Oil bottom of a rectangular baking pan and dust with confectioners sugar.

In a large sauce pan cook granulated sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and salt using low heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Increase the heat until it reaches 240° on a candy thermometer or boils for 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over gelatin mixture. Beat the mixture on high speed until it is white and thick for 6-10 minutes. In a large bowl beat the egg whites until they have stiff peaks. Beat the egg whites, sugar mixture, & vanilla together.

Pour mixture into the rectangular baking pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar over the top of the entire mixture. Chill uncovered until firm for three hours up to 1 day.

Loosen the marshmallows from the pan using a knife. Drop it on to a cutting board and cut marshmallows into 1 inch squares. Place marshmallows into a plastic storage bag with the rest of the confectioners sugar and toss until they are evenly coated. Keep marshmallows in an air tight container in the refrigerator or freezer. The marshmallows will not freeze.