I used these amazing homemade marshmallows for the quintessential summer treat, S’mores! Gooey marshmallows, melted chocolate and crispy graham crackers. You don’t have to torch them but…..
Pro Tips for Making Homemade S’mores
You can make the marshmallow ahead of time and store in an airtight container for up to three weeks. Try using your favorite extract to flavor the marshmallows: Replace the vanilla extract with a different flavor extract (ex: peppermint/almond/strawberry). If you don’t have a candy thermometer use the drop test for see when the sugar reaches the “softball stage”. Once the sugar is really bubbling and JUST starting the thicken up use a spoon to drop a bit into a glass of cold water. If it forms a soft ball like a piece of sap then it’s ready. If it dissolved in the water it’s not hot enough and if it forms a hard ball its TOO hot
They’re sooo good and totally worth the gooey mess when you eat them.
How can you make these without a kitchen torch?
If you don’t have a kitchen torch stick the marshmallows with a skewer and toast them over an open flame then place over the chocolate and Graham cracker and enjoy!
How Long Will homemade marshmallows keep?
Homemade marshmallows will keep up to three weeks in an airtight container at room temperature. Sprinkle some extra powdered sugar in the container, and remember that humidity will melt them while being exposed to lots of dry air will desiccate them.
How do you cut homemade marshmallows?
Marshmallows are STICKY! Dust your knife in powdered sugar to help cut through the marshmallow cleanly.
Overview of steps to make homemade S’mores
Add water and gelatin into the bowl of your stand mixer then whisk together.
Add water, sugar, corn syrup and salt to a medium heavy-bottomed pot.
Heat the sugar solution to 240F then remove from heat immediately.
Turn mixer on to start breaking up the gelatin then carefully pour in the hot sugar solution. Mix on high until the consistency becomes very thick then beat in the vanilla.
Transfer your marshmallow to the prepared dish and smooth out with a spatula. Set aside for at least 4 hours, you can also make them a night ahead.
Remove marshmallow from pan and place on a surface covered with powdered sugar. dust the top and your knife with powdered sugar then cut into pieces.
Assemble your S’mores: Graham Cracker, chocolate, marshmallow in that order.
Torch the marshmallow with a kitchen torch or skewer the marshmallow and toast it over an open flame then place on chocolate.
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