Corn Syrup-Free Marshmallows
These corn syrup-free marshmallows are soft, fluffy, and easy to make at home. I use organic cane sugar and Great Lakes beef gelatin to give them their classic marshmallow texture. They’re a fun homemade treat for hot chocolate, s’mores, or enjoying right out of the pan!
If you’ve ever looked at the back of a store-bought bag of marshmallows, you know that many traditional brands use corn syrup along with other ingredients. Making your own marshmallows at home is surprisingly simple, and you get to choose exactly what goes into them.
These homemade marshmallows are soft, pillowy, and made without corn syrup. Another swap I love is using beef gelatin instead of just reaching for whatever gelatin is on the grocery store shelf. I use Great Lakes beef gelatin, which provides the structure that gives marshmallows their familiar springy texture. And yes, it contributes protein, too!
What Makes These Corn Syrup-Free Marshmallows Different?
The biggest difference is the ingredients. Instead of using corn syrup, this recipe uses organic cane sugar for sweetness. I also use Great Lakes beef gelatin to create that light, fluffy texture we expect from a good marshmallow.
I love being able to make a homemade version with ingredients I choose. You don’t need a long list of specialty ingredients to make a fun treat for your family.
A Little Real-Food Kitchen Tip
As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, I enjoy finding simple ways to make homemade versions of foods we usually buy at the store. Gelatin contributes protein and plays an important role in the texture of these marshmallows. It’s a useful ingredient to have in your kitchen, especially if you enjoy making homemade recipes.
Ways to Enjoy Homemade Marshmallows
These marshmallows are delicious floating in a warm mug of hot chocolate, tucked into s’mores, or enjoyed right out of the pan. They’re also a fun recipe to make with kids. Let them help with the simple kitchen tasks and enjoy seeing a few basic ingredients turn into fluffy homemade marshmallows!
Easy Marshmallows (No Corn Syrup)
Equipment
- 1 Candy Thermometer This is the one that I have. https://link.amazon/B09lAfDya
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Grass Fed Beef Gelatin (unflavored) I use Great Lakes Wellness
- 1 1/2 cups Cool Water (divided)
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated Cane Sugar
- 1/2 cup Arrowroot/Cornstarch For Dusting pan and marshmallows
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp Vanilla Paste Can swap for Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- 1) Wipe the bottom and sides of a square baking pan with oil (very lightly) and sprinkle arrowroot powder on top and set aside.
- 2) In the mixing bowl you are going to use, mix the gelatin and 1/2 cup of the cool water together. It takes about 15 mins to thicken up.
- 3) Put the remaining 1 cup of watered the 1 1/2 cups of sugar into a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved completely.
- 4) Place your candy thermometer into the sugar and water mixture, and when it reaches 240F, you will remove it from the heat and pour it into your gelatin mixture that is already in the mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
- 5) Beat both on low for about 3 minutes to get it all combined. Then add in the vanilla bean paste and the salt. Then start turning up the speed to HIGH for about 10 minutes. The mixture will have DOUBLED in volume and be really fluffy.
- 6)Pour the combined mixture into the greased and powdered dish, spread it out evenly and dust with more of the arrowroot/cornstarch. They will need an hour of two to set up completely.
- 7) Once ready, slice into 16 squares and they can be stored in an airtight container for a few days. If you put them in the fridge they will harden up.
