Blackberry Marshmallow

• 1/2 cup blackberry puree 2 cups fresh blackberries
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 ounce gelatin
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2/3 cup white corn syrup
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup corn starch
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

1. using a blender, puree the blackberries. strain mixture twice to remove any pulp or seeds. set aside 1/2 cup of the strained puree mixture.
2. line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper & grease with oil.
3. add 1/2 cup blackberry puree & gelatin into the bowl of a stand mixer. let stand until the gelatin softens, about 10 minutes.
4. add water into a sauce pan over medium heat. add sugar, corn syrup & salt. stir until sugar dissolves.
5. increase heat to high & boil (do not stir) until temperature reaches 230-250 degrees, about 6-8 minutes.
6. using the whisk attachment, turn on mixer to low speed & slowly pour in boiling hot syrup.
7. once syrup is mixed evenly with the gelatin, add vanilla & increase speed to high. beat until mixture is thick & fluffy, about 15 minutes.
8. pour into baking dish immediately & let stand at room temperature until firm, about 2-3 hours.
9. sift corn starch & powdered sugar over mixture before slicing. toss each slice in the powdered sugar mixture as well to prevent them from sticking together once stored!

blackberry puree, water, gelatin, white sugar, white corn syrup, salt, vanilla, corn starch, powdered sugar

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Blackberry-Marshmallow-2139422 (may not work)