Homemade Marshmallows

Husbands hate shopping. 

It's proven scientifically, people!

The roll of the eyes, when you say "we are out of  ketchup and coffee." Because they know what's coming. They know that ketchup is only the tip of the iceberg. They know that you will stop in the clearance section and browse the clothing department. Don't even mention the kitchenware!

Ohh, the kitchenware.. Have you seen Wilton's new baking gadgets line? I love the yellow handles! ( swoon )

Aaaaanyways, MY Husband hates shopping. Browsing the aisles, searching for a new kind of the product - that does not have any appeal.

Women looooove shopping. I love shopping!


Sure I have a list with me. I always shop with my kids, so I need the list like my right arm. Otherwise, we would be eating scrambled eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

But I love to browse. I tend to drift off from our route into a bakeware section. Or cheese section. Or fruit stands!

The clearance sign - it's all it's fault I say. You are thinking: it's on sale! It's a great deal! I am getting it!
I have been there, ladies. Because, when you buy on sale - it's like you are saving making money! Right?

I would bet a plate full of brownies, that our husbands don't agree.

But they figured out a way to deal with it! They make up a strategy and grab the bull by it's horns!


"Let me do the shopping today. You just relax." - he says.
" I can do it in ten!" - he thinks.
"I am staying home with the kids... You think I can relax?" - I think.


Walk in, get what you need, pay and get out! That's how they do it. 

Yep. I witnessed it.

I was speechless.

I even admired it!

Just like my Hubby admired my homemade marshmallows, sitting comfortably on a plate in front of him.
Perfection was the word he used. Better than store bought might have been exclaimed.

Homemade Marshmallows

4 Tbsp water
4 Tbsp corn syrup
12 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 large egg whites
1 Tbsp ( 3 tsp ) gelatin
2 Tbsp cold water
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
powdered sugar for dusting

We are dealing here with boiling hot sugar so caution is advised. In other words: don't burn yourself!
Line your 8" x 8" baking dish with parchment paper. Dust the bottom with powdered sugar. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, fitted with a candy thermometer, mix together water, corn syrup and sugar. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally, and boil until the thermometer shows 235 degrees.
In the same time, place the egg whites in a large mixing bowl and whip until soft peaks form.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let sit for few minutes.
When the sugar mixture reaches the 235 degree temperature, remove the saucepan from heat and add the dissolved gelatine. Whisk it together.
With the mixer running, slowly pour the hot mixture into egg whites. Add the vanilla and continue whipping for at least 5 - 6 minutes.
Pour the marshmallow fluff into your prepared pan and spread evenly.
Refrigerate 1 hour or until set.
When ready, flip the marshmallow square onto powdered sugar dusted surface and cut into half and than each half into half again and so on.

 source: Joe Pastry


This is a basic recipe for marshmallows. With Summer just around the corner and s'mores on everyone's minds, I thought it would be fun to make these fluffy sweet sponges of goodness from scratch.


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