The Best Homemade Marshmallow Recipe

[@gordycummings]

My family has been in the candy business for nearly 100 years. You can stir the batch and much as you want, it will not turn to sugar. You much wash the sides of the pot down with hot water periodically however. Generally after the sugar has dissolved we generally don't stir it because there is no need.

[@susanmyers5085]

I have been making marshmallows for many years. (Over 40 years!) The only difference is that the recipe I use does not use the corn syrup. Summertime the stores used to come out with toasted coconut coated marshmallows. So, I toast coconut and roll mine in that. It is a winner! Nothing compares to the homemade marshmallow. (My recipe came from the "Farm Journal Homemade Candy Cookbook". I hope everyone tries them.

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

Would you have a recipe that uses gelatin sheets at all please? In the UK we tend to have sheets not granules of gelatin and I've found it so hard to convert successfully as all recipes use granules! (gold 200 bloom is the standard type)

[@chloe.cordeiro]

​@@annabizaro-doo-dah check KZbin marshmallow recipe from Emma's Goodies, I think she uses gelatin sheets!

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

@@chloe.cordeiro Thank you so much!

[@verob3868]

Whats the recipe with no corn dyrup?

[@mymai5859]

OP agree - old timey recipe without corn syrup/glucose & rolled in toasted coconut - the best.

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

It's actually surprising how easy marshmallows are to make at home - I made them one year as a gift when I was on a very tight budget and I think it's still probably one of the best-received gifts that I ever gave to people. Edit: It always puzzles me to see comments where people expressing surprise/horror about how much sugar is involved in making candy. I'm honestly not sure what some people think candy is made from! LOL

[@staceykester2914]

Yes! Nothing is more irritating than Karen coming and nit picking the ingredients in the video, WHY ARE YOU HERE?! WHY ARE YOU EVEN WATCHING IF YOU KNOW SO MUCH?! Just like the people who give a recipe 1 star reviews and then go on to list all the substitutions and deviations they took. YOUR recipe sucked, you didnt make THIS.

[@kathysing5712]

Love making homemade marshmallows. I offer them thru my business, Kathy's Kernels. I use a large pizza cutter to cut the length of the marshmallows. Then I use scissors to cut each individual square. I also roll then in powder sugar and put 2 at a time in a sieve and shake the excess sugar off. Works like a charm. Thanks for the video!

[@adamwright3816]

Thank you so much. I've just watched what feels like 700 videos on marshmallows and finally someone said how long it takes for gelatine to "bloom". Plus you're style is very watchable. Unlike some who seem to go for the "doouchie super bowl voice over I'm way too enthusiastic and need to be slapped" voice lol

[@lyndim100]

Love how you explained about the the water needing to evaporate before the temp can rise.

[@prettybrowneyez3338]

I just made marshmallows and it's true: They disappear in your mouth and they taste AMAZING. I actually made them for my kids, sorta like a project. I don't like marshmallows at all, at least the store bought ones. But THESE marshmallows are DE 👏🏼LI 👏🏼CIOUS lol. Despite the sugar, corn syrup and honey (I used maple) you can hardly taste it because it just melts in your mouth. Thank you Liz, for another winner recipe ❤️🙏🏼

[@funkyhatcat]

Just tried your recipe! Amazing! I added matcha powder to my gelatin mixture and the flavour/texture of these marshmallows is insanely good!!!! I used maple syrup instead of honey and didn't add vanilla so the matcha flavour really stands out

[@chloe.cordeiro]

That sounds delicious!!

[@jocelynperez7484]

Love how you explain what you do and why you do it. Makes a click happen upstairs that I wouldn’t of made myself without your explanation. Lol. Usually in Recipes, I do what they say but don’t know why I do so it’s a good change! Super interesting also!

[@nancyalfaro5074]

Made these yesterday as I wanted to use some to decorate a S’mores cake I am making. I cut them this morning and they came out PERFECT even though I didn’t have someone to help me getting into the pan! I didn’t change a thing. Instructions were perfect. Thank you for another great recipe!!!

[@SugarGeekShow]

So glad you liked them!!!

[@scottholloway316]

My kids asking this morning how are marshmallows made while sipping on their hot cocoa, so here we are. This was such a great video for my kiddoes. I knew in the first 1 or 2 minutes that you went to culinary school. Bench scrapers are simply the best, I use them a lot. I love the make-up brush idea and will definitely be adding that to my chefs bag. 👏🏻👏🏻. So we subscribed to your channel and are looking forward to watching all the good things you make.

[@janetraona9071]

This is the first time you appeared in my feed. I’m glad you did. It was a great video to watch and I did subscribe to your channel.

[@anisorfernandez6697]

Would love to know how to store them and how long they're good for 😋 Thank You so much! I'm going to tru doing some today!

[@SugarGeekShow]

Anisor Fernandez you can let them sit out for 2 days to develop a skin, and then store them in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. They really can last for years!

[@cruisingaltitudewaitress3396]

@@SugarGeekShow great question and thank you for answering so fast,

[@bigjake55555]

I agree with her. Your prompt reply is awesome for sharing too

[@laurieshaw5441]

@@SugarGeekShow I find that, at my house, they last a lot longer if I hide them. My dad has some that I made him last Christmas. They're still pretty good!

[@decoy8645]

@@laurieshaw5441 Fort Knox couldn’t keep them safe with my crew around. But to tell the truth how could I hide them from myself? 😂

[@danacrowell2595]

Love your presentation. I appreciate you explaining the "why" of the process. I can hardly wait to make a batch of mint marshmallows to dump in hot cocoa! :-)

[@flickeringcandle]

Knowing the science behind makes us all do so much better. Thank you.

[@joericesgirl]

I remembering making marshmallows with my mother as a child this year I’m making them with my grand kids. Thanks for the refresher 😍

[@joericesgirl]

@XXSKATER GG I’m so grateful my mom instilled a love for cooking I hope someone encourages you 🙂messes can be cleaned up

[@brucemyers2597]

I have made homemade marshmallows for years now. My recipe came from an old "Farm Journal" cookbook. There is no comparison to store bought marshmallows. I rolled mine in toasted coconut. Much better than the ones in the stores. Hope you all try them.

[@TheTravelingC]

I always loved making treat boxes for my friends at the holidays. I think I have some new things to include now!

[@lindathomas6116]

Now, that I am a Grandmother, l no longer make Marshmallows... I make “Nanny-Mellows”. They were officially renamed by my eldest Grandchild back in 2008 when he was six. I have tinted my Mellows, used all kinds of extracts... l have even cut them with metal cookie cutters. It’s not easy cutting out Star shaped Mellows! 🤦🏻‍♀️ l also love to dip them in Dark Chocolate. (It’s easier if you only dip 2/3 of your Mellow into the chocolate.) I’ve been “Binge” watching your videos for a couple of hours now and you had me in stitches with this one. Thank You from the bottom of my heart! ♥️

[@Mustangs73]

New sub...You’re easy to watch(no drama) and have great side info with the recipe. Thanks

[@audreylomba4348]

Agreed

[@mjelenam]

Agree 100%, first time watching her but deffo not the last. Spot on with " no drama" love that.:)

[@jessiemorell7676]

I made marshmallows often for kiddos at our church. My recipe is different from most as I only use sugar, salt, gelatine, water and vanilla. I make a coating using powdered sugar and corn starch. My husband and grandkids like mine but not store bought!! Glad your site came on my feed tonight.

[@annjohnson543]

I LOVE that you can see the flecks of vanilla bean. OMG.

[@SugarGeekShow]

Ann Johnson so pretty!!

[@carolynnecp]

I have now made this recipe using golden syrup as suggested instead of glycerin and wow they are gorgeous. We melted them on a stick over a burner and put them on a shortbread cookie with chocolate, they were soooooo lovely.

[@noplacelikehome9116]

Holy cow! These are great. I did it without honey and used powdered vanilla. Delicious! Thanks for the recipe and the directions. It's nice of you to share your talents with us!

[@katiepayton2860]

Favorite video to watch how to make marshmallows. Really good recipe, although I definitely don’t like the honey flavor in marshmallows so I just use the corn syrup. Haven’t tried fresh vanilla bean, but at some point I’ll try that.

[@cgj28ok]

I've watched several marshmallow tutorials and yours is BY FAR the best.

[@normanburris7890]

Just made these today and what a hit. I use the neighbors as my taster and they loved them. Thank you!

[@lindabeisner8692]

The detailed instructions you gave really broke it down...can't wait to make these! New sub - also, love your pretty nails!💖

[@dawn2wells]

I'm making them again today for a carry in at work. They love these marshmallows!

[@iartistdotme]

First time here and found your presentation just wonderful - so full of info that I've wanted to know. Great job and I'll be back!

[@SugarGeekShow]

Thanks so much! Welcome to the sugar geek fam 😄

[@kathybarth4863]

Thank you for completely explaining why you don’t stir the sugar while it’s cooking AND putting on the lid so the condensation keeps sugar crystals from forming. For some reason my brain likes to know the “why” of things.

[@magnificent6668]

Homemade marshmallows are so good dipped in chocolate and rolled in finely chopped peanuts, or rainbow & chocolate sprinkles, or even coconut---makes a great gift.

[@222NancyG]

I made these marshmallows and they are perfection!!

[@amitang4540]

Love how funny you are and showing issues during the process like all of us endure all the time. I will definitely make this except I will be making little balls instead of squares. Fingers cross that mine would come out. Thanks!

[@mrsiz218]

Found your channel looking for packing and shipping cookies and came to this! I love your personality! New subbie!

[@SugarGeekShow]

Welcome to the sugar geek fam! Thanks so much 😄

[@evaaniko8404]

I just tried it now and it is amazing. I followed all the steps and added some strawberry flavour 😘 thank you for the great recipe

[@JenniferGallion]

We made these last night and cut them today. WOW! So, so good!! They're going to make perfect additions to the Christmas treat boxes we're making! Thank you!

[@leewallace2218]

Made ‘em! Made mint and used a 13x9 pan. Couldn’t imagine in a 9x9. They had to be huge!

[@katherinekatherine8512]

Huge is good for marshmallows. ;)

[@screaminmimi330]

Just a curious question - why do you oil the pan so much, if you're going to cover the entire pan with parchment? Great video - fully explanatory! Thanks!

[@ppollei3306]

I love it! You remind me of myself. Everyone should have a homemade marshmallow. They are so flipping good. I made some a few years ago to everyone's amazement. Well worth the effort. I did not use honey, so I may have to do that (I'm a bit of a honey freak).

[@chitranganiefernando5449]

Just found you. First time heard adding honey. Going to try n see the results myself. Thank you for the explanations. Subscribing. Watching fr Sri Lanka.

[@jessicareed3010]

I’m watching this 2 yrs later and this is the best tutorial for homemade marshmallows. Thank you so much because I would’ve made so many mistakes watching the other videos.

[@For.Your_Info]

Great job on your recipe video! Can you please make a healthy version using maybe coconut oil to coat the pan,, coconut sugar vs the regular granulated sugarr and agave vs corn syrup? Tysm

[@kaylarosche]

Oh man I am so glad you made this! I have always assumed it was much harder to make marshmallows. Definitely going to try these! Thanks!

[@lauracarnes9732]

If you have the old school flat cookie sheets that are just one thin piece of metal bent up at the end, you can use that to cut the marshmallow. If you put a thin coat of veg oil, the marsh won't stick so much.

[@Jess12181]

I’m so glad you showed up on my feed! As you were putting powdered sugar on the marshmallows I was thinking you needed to dip them in chocolate LOL and then you did! As you were cutting up the chocolate my mouth was watering 😋

[@raphazeel2801]

I’ve been making marshmallows for years now, but you have shown me some awesome tips!

[@dbella9678]

So I made a batch of your marshmallows and this is only my second time making them. The first ones I made (different recipe) turned out good. I used corn syrup and honey in that batch. This time I used your recipe and only used corn syrup along with one tablespoon of a strawberry emulsion for flavor and they turned out very rubbery and not fluffy at all. Any ideas what I did wrong? Would appreciate your knowledgeable response. Thank you

[@SugarGeekShow]

Did you omit the honey and replace it with corn syrup or just not use honey? Make sure you’re not over cooking the sugar

[@dbella9678]

@@SugarGeekShow Thanks for your reply. I omitted the honey and replaced with corn syrup and I used a thermometer that went to 240 degrees.

[@catherineoversby3326]

Cutting Marshmallows with a Pizza Cutter is the easiest way I have found to get them cut. Personally.... I like how you take people through the process and love the Bosche.

[@DawnArtworks]

I can't wait to make these! I bet you could use cookie cutters (thinking snowmen!) and various shapes then dunk in chocolate! The possibilities are endless along with the flavors, shapes and other types of chocolates to dunk with. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@cherylwebster1029]

I would definitely like to see a video on shipping cookies. I'm planning to make candies, cookies, hot cocoa mix and cocoa bombs and would love to ship to my son & his family and I want everything to arrive as shipped, so tips to help the happen would be much appreciated.

[@Appaddict01]

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[@Godisone88]

Wow, buenísimo ❤

[@hudharizzy795]

I just made these beautiful cloudy soft marshmallows, oh boy what do I say , it tastes amazing and squishy 😊. Thanks Liz for this amazing recipe. She never fail us. ❤

[@stormyeffects4795]

I love that you talk about substitutions

[@caylagallagher228]

ohhhh my goodness the blow torch at the end on the marshmallow is genius!!

[@debrafischer807]

Awesome...my granddaughter loves marshmallows! I will make her some for Christmas

[@carolynnecp]

This is one of the best demonstrations for marshmallow as you also explain a bit of the science too. I really feel I could do this. Do you know what you would add to create a 'salted caramel flavour to this mix and would I then not add the vanilla and if so would I still add the honey? As I want to make them as soon as possible - can't wait : - )

[@DFDuck55]

Marshmallow was originally made in Ancient Egypt from the root of the Mallow plant that grows in the Marshes along the Nile River, mixed with honey. The Mallow plant is closely related to Hibiscus and Okra.

[@tinasantos5845]

Hi Liz, thank you for the tutorial and I can’t wait to try it. However, just a quick question, can I use this marshmallow to make your fondant marshmallow?

[@luvmybabez92]

I would LOVE to know this as well

[@marlawheatley5156]

Oh, my, goodness!!! Thank you so very much for the extra info!!!!

[@MoJoxD021]

So satisfying!

[@Taniellejones]

I made these today they were sooo good and very easy to make.

[@andreagriffiths3512]

Wow there are so many ingredients! The recipe I use has 4: sugar, water, gelatin, and flavouring (colouring optional). I also use cling film to line the pan and you don’t need oil that way. And almond flavour is the bomb!

[@catiarandelli9039]

Hi, I'm from Italy and I can't wait to try making your beautiful marshmallows. Here I can only find isinglass in sheets. How many grams should I use for this recipe? Thanks a lot 😊

[@leonav4355]

thank you very much for sharing this video. Yes I made your recipe and they came out wonderful. I double the recipe. It was hard to cut I used a knife. I managed though. I wanted to make it again when I finished. And I wrote down your gingerbread recipe. Thank you once again,

[@misskarla1377]

Thank you so much for sharing your recipe and tips.

[@juliemello505]

These look so delicious! Can you put a filling in the middle?

[@pj8524]

Hi from Tasmania Australia! Love your personality and you've made it all look so easy and fun! Looking forward to giving it a go! Happy new year!

[@kathymorris12312]

Hi hi! I love marshmallow ❤, I'd like to make a marshmallow syrup to put in coffee, do you know how? Id rather use homemade marshmallow, im looking forward to trying this recipe. Glad i found you🎉

[@cookdolph]

My friends ! It looks so delicious. Your cooking skills are amazing. Thank you for the good food.❤️

[@lorrainehicks9172]

I always love how you explain everything in detail it makes what you're doing understandable so jealous while you were eating one of those homemade marshmallows just to look on your face you could tell how good they are can't wait to try thank you so much for sharing and as always keep on caking

[@cyann410]

EXCELLENT ! Have you tried dusting them in cocoa ? I am going to go through your videos before I make my grocery list and turn my kitchen into a “goodie factory” this weekend.

[@ferniejackson8300]

Must be sooo tasty!! Love that you dust them with sugar. I absolutely love marshmellows, but I can't stand the taste of storebought ones. They are dusted in some chemically tasting powder. (Weird on the teeth). So happy I can make some with sugar! -Thanks for posting!! -Will get fat!!

[@luvmybabez92]

I have vanilla bean powder and pure vanilla extract. I like the fact that I can see the vanilla speckles in your marshmallows. Would it be possible to combine half powder half extract? Or in your expertise would you recommend it? Thank you!

[@soul733]

Thanks so much for this video! I’ve seen some use a mix of powdered sugar and cornstarch to coat the marshmallows or as you did, powdered sugar only, wondering your thoughts if there is any benefit to adding corn starch? Seems like this would affect taste.

[@atynnazhar4844]

I already tried yr recipe, its delicious but it was toooo sweet for me. Much sweeter than the store-bought marshmellow 🙂

[@1942rita]

I’ve never seen a Bosh mixer. My first visit to your blog. I’ll be back.

[@bigjake55555]

Thank you for sharing the links. I ordered a large bench scraper and true candy thermometer. Your tips are awesome

[@redredwine1277]

I enjoyed watching, very entertaining, thanks for sharing❤️ Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

[@xolio1993]

TIP!!! * Saw this on Emma’s goodies * PIPE THE MIXTURE IN LONG ROPES sets in SECONDS Cut them up You can make Mini or regular sized, just work quickly!!

[@staceykester2914]

I have a question. I want to make various flavors of marshmallows, I have LorrAnne super strength flavors, when would I need to add that flavoring and how much? I LOVE your videos btw. Im so so happy i found you!

[@carennorthcutt7724]

the science of cooking!!!!!! YES!!!!! Thank you!

[@SugarGeekShow]

We love our science around here!! 🥰

[@krishamehta8837]

This is such a detailed and well made recipe.

[@caribemama]

New sub, I love how simple your explanations are.

[@SugarGeekShow]

Thanks so much!

[@rachaellavender3752]

I love her energy

[@rehanaraza5018]

Thanks for Sharing..😍😍🙏 They look delicious😋😋 Please can u advice. How to store and where..?? And how long they will stay

[@derail6969]

Love watching you always, I made them and I thought my mixer was going to die at 30 seconds left lol as s it got truly thick as s I expected,how do we store the marshmallows and how long are they good for?

[@joanashmore5815]

You are a great teacher, thank you for this.

[@WayneTheSeine]

You showed up in my feed.....awesome. Love your personality. You are a pleasure to watch and listen too. I had to sub.

[@SugarGeekShow]

Thanks so much! Welcome to the sugar geek fam 😄

[@jojo1288]

Hello. Great Video. Question would you happen to have a recipe for a half sheet tray.

[@emmarianyserrano2638]

The best marshmallow I’ve ever had❤️❤️ sooooo happy I found you!

[@lindavassallo8145]

Hi Liz, I’m literally making up a recipe for a3 layer Malomar cake. I think a round layer of this would work perfectly!! My mouth is watering too, do you happen have any suggestions how I can pull this off? Lol

[@Wix_Mitwirth]

I like sunflower oil for most things. Generally anti-canola.

[@heyilovebaking5964]

Nice

[@arl4945]

In spite of my efforts my kids do love sugar, I’m now a subscriber. On this one I’m a bit confused since I’ve made meringue to add to a recipe that sooo tasted like marshmallows!

[@quiquileroux7856]

If the Keto crew shows up, I was never here. 😉

[@WayneTheSeine]

Ha ha

[@vinessawess4401]

Busted!! The Keto folks see you😆😂

[@christinad4432]

😑 I saw nothing

[@professorjulieandersonlone9004]

Thanks so much for all the detail! I've made marshmallows using my KitchenAid, but wondering - do you think I could make them in my Bosch with the plastic bowl? I don't have the metal bowl for my Bosch.

[@palomamiyaya]

The most neutral oil is sunflower seed oil, canola have a funny taste

[@digitalboomer]

Try avocado. Good for you, almost no flavor and high smoke point.

[@palomamiyaya]

@@digitalboomer thanks but I am allergic to avocados

[@AmorIndie]

Could you make a video on vegan marshmallows please? Really just honey marshmallows with no granulated sugar, corn syrup, or gelatin so agar agar instead.

[@Ouroneacrefarm133]

Best marshmallow making video - clear and informative. Thanks.

[@SugarGeekShow]

So glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@michellegish8279]

WHat is the shelf life on these (since they do not have egg whites)? do they get hard when heat sealed in a plastic bag (asking for Christmas gifts, do not want them to get hard if I make in advance). Thanks so much, I feel better about trying this recipe without egg whites!