Plain, Mango or Raspberry Marshmallows
- Three 1/4-ounce envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 11 ounces granulated sugar (1 1/2 cups)
- 6 ounces light corn syrup
- 2 ounces honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 ounces powdered freeze-dried fruit, preferably mango or raspberry (optional)
- 3 ounces confectioners sugar, plus more for dusting
- 2 ounces cornstarch
- Spray a 9-by-13-by-1-inch baking pan with cooking spray or lightly brush with canola oil.
- In a standing electric mixer fitted with the whisk, add 6 ounces of cold water; sprinkle with the gelatin and let stand.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, honey, salt and 4 ounces of water.
- Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved.
- Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring.
- Boil, brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush, until the thermometer registers 250.
- With the stand mixer on low speed, slowly pour in the hot sugar mixture.
- Once all of the sugar mixture is added, increase the speed to high and beat until thick and glossy, about 10 minutes.
- If using the powdered fruit, add half of it to the mixture and beat until well combined.
- Transfer the marshmallow to the prepared pan and use a lightly greased offset spatula to spread it in an even layer.
- Spray the top of the marshmallow with cooking spray and cover with a piece of parchment paper until set and firm, about 3 hours.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the confectioners sugar with the cornstarch and remaining powdered fruit, if using.
- Invert the marshmallow onto a cutting board dusted with confectioners sugar.
- Using a lightly greased knife, cut the marshmallow into 1 1/2- to 2-inch squares.
- Toss the marshmallows in the confectioners sugar mixture.
- Store the marshmallows in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
three, sugar, corn syrup, honey, salt, mango, confectioners sugar, cornstarch
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/plain-mango-or-raspberry-marshmallows (may not work)