homemade strawberry marshmallows

How To Make homemade strawberry marshmallows

• Step 1
  Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. Coat the bottom with a very thin layer of vegetable oil.
• Step 2
  Fit the stand mixer with the whisk attachment. In the mixing bowl, combine the puree with the vanilla extract.
• Step 3
  Sprinkle with the gelatin and allow to bloom (soften).
• Step 4
  In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, salt, corn syrup and water.
• Step 5
  Bring to a boil with the lid on and without stirring. Remove the lid and continue cooking without stirring until it reaches the soft ball stage (234-240F)
• Step 6
  With the mixer at medium speed, pour all of the hot syrup slowly down the side of the bowl into the gelatin mixture.
• Step 7
  BE VERY CAREFUL, SUGAR BURNS ARE VERY, VERY PAINFUL!!!
• Step 8
  When all the syrup is added, bring the mixture up to full speed and whip until fluffy and stiff, about 8 minutes.
• Step 9
  Pour marshmallow onto the parchment lined pan and smooth with an oiled offset spatula if needed.
• Step 10
  For swirls, use a gel food coloring and use a toothpick and swirl it into the freshly poured marshmallow.
• Step 11
  Allow to sit, uncovered at room temperature for 10 to 12 hours.
• Step 12
  Mix equal parts potato starch and powdered sugar and sift over the marshmallow.
• Step 13
  Turn onto a lightly dusted surface. Peel off the parchment paper and dust with more of the powdered mixture.
• Step 14
  Cut into little squares and dredge in the powdered mixture again, shake off the excess.
• Step 15
  Place on a serving platter.
• Step 16
  YOU CAN CHANGE UP THE FLAVORS, OR MIX IN DRY FRUITS. USE YOUR IMAGINATION AND BE CREATIVE!!!
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