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Apple cider marshmallows on a wooden cutting board.
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Apple Cider Marshmallows

Quick and easy homemade marshmallows flavored with fresh apple cider.
Prep Time25 minutes
Set Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 25 marshmallows
Calories: 119kcal

Equipment

  • stand mixer with whisk attachment
  • medium saucepan
  • candy thermometer
  • silicone spatula
  • 8x8 pan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons unflavored gelatin 3 packets
  • 1 cups apple cider divided
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup corn syrup

Instructions

  • Combine cornstarch and powdered sugar.
  • Line 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle half of cornstarch mixture into lined pan until bottom of pan is covered.
  • Put gelatin and half of apple cider in the bowl of a stand mixer and set aside.
  • Combine the other half of the apple cider, sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan.
  • Cover and heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove cover and attach candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan.
  • Heat until the mixture reaches 240 F.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Start mixer on low speed and slowly stream in the hot mixture.
  • Turn up the mixer speed and beat for about 10 minutes.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Top with remaining cornstarch mixture and let set about 4 hours.
  • Cut in to squares or cute shapes!

Notes

When using a candy thermometer, the tip of the thermometer should be fully immersed in the mixture but should not touch the bottom of the pot.
After streaming in the hot mixture, be sure to increase the mixer speed slowly to avoid splatter.
The provided nutrition facts are an approximation.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.005g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.005g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg