{"id":2048,"date":"2011-12-27T22:30:34","date_gmt":"2011-12-28T03:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.catchingfireflies.com\/blog\/?p=2048"},"modified":"2012-01-01T15:09:59","modified_gmt":"2012-01-01T20:09:59","slug":"homemade-peppermint-marshmallows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2011\/12\/homemade-peppermint-marshmallows\/","title":{"rendered":"homemade peppermint marshmallows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After finding this tempting recipe by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/355781\/candy-cane-marshmallows\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Martha<\/a>, I thought it would make a great pairing to my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2011\/12\/homemade-hot-cocoa\/\" target=\"_blank\">hot chocolate mix<\/a> I was planning on giving my neighbors for the holidays.\u00a0 The intentions were there&#8230; but my time ran out so the hot cocoa went out solo.\u00a0 However Tessa &amp; I did manage to make one batch right before Christmas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2065\" title=\"homemade marshmallows\" src=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh11.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh11-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Normally I&#8217;m all about simple recipes that look &amp; taste fabulous&#8230; this one is not simple but the latter does apply.\u00a0 Plus it&#8217;s pretty cool to tell everyone that you know how to make your own marshmallows ;-)<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Vegetable-oil cooking spray<\/li>\n<li>2 cups sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon light corn syrup<\/li>\n<li>4 packages (1\/4 ounce each) unflavored gelatin<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 teaspoon peppermint extract<\/li>\n<li>2 large egg whites<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons red food coloring<\/li>\n<li>powdered sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh51.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2066\" title=\"homemade peppermint marshmallows\" src=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh51.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"2157\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Coat an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray; line bottom with parchment paper. Coat the parchment with cooking spray, and set pan aside. Put sugar, corn syrup, and 3\/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Stop stirring; let mixture come to a boil. Raise heat to medium-high; cook until mixture registers 260 degrees on a candy thermometer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh61.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2067\" title=\"homemade peppermint marshmallows\" src=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh61.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"1367\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh61.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh61-449x1024.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, sprinkle gelatin over 3\/4 cup water in a heatproof bowl; let stand 5 minutes to soften. Set the bowl with the gelatin mixture over a pan of simmering water; whisk constantly until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat, and stir in extract; set aside.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2068\" title=\"homemade peppermint marshmallows\" src=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh21.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh21-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Beat egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until stiff (but not dry) peaks form.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh71.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2069\" title=\"homemade peppermint marshmallows\" src=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh71.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"1842\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whisk gelatin mixture into sugar mixture; with mixer running, gradually add to egg whites. Mix on high speed until very thick, 10 to 12 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh81.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2070\" title=\"homemade peppermint marshmallows\" src=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh81.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"1861\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh81.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh81-330x1024.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pour mixture into lined pan. Working quickly, drop dots of red food coloring across surface of marshmallow. Using a toothpick, swirl food coloring into marshmallow to create a marbleized effect. Let marshmallow stand, uncovered, at room temperature until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh91.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2071\" title=\"homemade peppermint marshmallows\" src=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh91.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"2382\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This batch made 30 marshmallows.\u00a0 The dyed marbling was a fun touch, but I don&#8217;t know if I&#8217;d add it again as some of it bled through the powdered sugar coating &amp; looked a little horror-movie-like as opposed to candy-cane-lane.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2072\" title=\"perfect cup of cocoa\" src=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh41.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh41.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh41-300x243.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The subtle minty taste &amp; marvelous melting qualities of these gems give them a 4 star rating!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh31.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2073\" title=\"homemade peppermint marshmallows\" src=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh31.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh31.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/marsh31-300x234.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tessa &amp; I made just enough of these to give to a few family members &amp; friends <em>on<\/em> Christmas Eve.\u00a0 Since most of the gift giving is geared towards the kids in our families, I like to surprise the adults with a little something special.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Like delicious recipes that are clever &amp; cute?\u00a0 We love finding &amp; sharing fun treats. 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