(Photo: John Cullen)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup cold water
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup warm water
2 7-g envelopes unflavoured gelatin powder
1/4 cup icing sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
Makes 64
Per marshmallow: 17 calories, 4 g carbs, 7 mg sodium.
Switch it up
Cinnamon-Cayenne: Stir 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/8 tsp cayenne into warm water in mixing bowl, then add gelatin. Continue with recipe.
Espresso: Stir 2 tbsp espresso powder into warm water in mixing bowl, then add gelatin. Continue with recipe.
Rosy Almond: Add 5 drops red food colouring and 1/4 tsp almond extract to marshmallow mixture during the last minute of beating. Continue with recipe.
Five ways to use them
Top cupcakes with a marshmallow, then heat in a 350F oven for 3 to 5 min until marshmallow is soft. Remove from oven, then press down gently.
Combine 170 g chopped semi-sweet chocolate with 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium until chocolate is almost melted, 2 min. Stir until melted, then add 2/3 cup coarsely chopped nuts and 1/2 cup chopped marshmallows. Scrape mixture into a 9 × 5-in. loaf pan lined with overhanging plastic wrap. Smooth top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into small squares.
Melt 3 tbsp butter with 2 cups chopped marshmallows in a saucepan over medium, stirring often, for 2 min. Stir until smooth, then add 3 cups granola. Scrape mixture into an 8 × 8-in. square baking dish lined with overhanging plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.
Spread 1 tsp of your favourite jam (we used strawberry) on a graham cracker. Top with a marshmallow. Drizzle with 1 tbsp melted chocolate.
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