Lucy’s Marshmallows

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 12

Lucy's Marshmallows recipe for your sweet cravings

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

4 hrs 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

360

Sugar

64g

Fat

Marshmallows have been around for centuries and are a popular sweet treat that are often enjoyed by people of all ages. Lucy's Marshmallows are an easy, budget-friendly and delicious recipe that will quickly become your favorite. The recipe can be easily modified to suit your taste, with different colors and flavors. If you're looking for a fun activity to do at home, this recipe is perfect for you. With just a few simple ingredients, you can quickly whip up a batch of fluffy marshmallows that are perfect for snacking or gifting to friends and family.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, dissolve the sugar in boiling water over medium heat.
2.	Combine the gelatin and 1/2 cup of cold water in a mixing bowl, let it stand for 10 minutes.
3.	Pour the hot sugar syrup into the gelatin bowl, and whip with an electric mixer on high speed for 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and fluffy.
4.	Add in the vanilla essence and food coloring, and continue to whip until well combined.
5.	Pour the mixture into a greased square pan, and let set for at least 4 hours.

PROS

Lucy’s Marshmallows are light, fluffy and melt in your mouth.
They are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
It’s a great recipe to make with kids, they will love the process of pouring and whipping the mixture.

CONS

These marshmallows are high in sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced lifestyle.

It takes a bit of time for the marshmallows to set, so plan accordingly when making this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Lucy’s marshmallows are not necessarily a healthy food, this recipe allows you to control the ingredients that go into your marshmallows, making them a better option than store-bought marshmallows which may contain additives and preservatives. Additionally, this recipe allows you to control the amount of sugar and food coloring that you use.

	2 cups sugar
	1 cup boiling water
	2 teaspoons gelatin
	1 teaspoon vanilla essence
	1 teaspoon food coloring