Description

These old-fashioned marshmallows make beautiful holiday gifts and are a wonderful treat/dessert. Everyone will be asking you for the recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. warm water, divided
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 1 T. rosewater
• 1 drop red food coloring, to make pink but any color may be used
• 4 envelopes Knox gelatin
• 3 c. sugar
• 1 1/4 c. corn syrup
• 1/4 t. salt
• powdered sugar

Steps

1. Combine 3/4 cup warm water, vanilla, rosewater, and food coloring in bowl of stand mixer. (A stand mixer is absolutely required for this recipe.) Sprinkle gelatin over the top; let stand while working on the rest of the recipe.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine remaining 3/4 cup water, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil; cook without stirring until it reaches the soft ball stage.
3. With mixer on at full speed, slowly pour in the sugar syrup. (Be careful to avoid splattering.)