Marshmallows

Method

• Soak the gelatine in 140ml of cold water until it becomes soft.
• Put granulated sugar, glucose and 200ml of water in to a heavy based saucepan.
• Bring to the boil and cook until it reaches 127°C on a sugar thermometer.
• Very carefully add the water and gelatine to the hot sugar mixture. This will bubble so be careful not to burn yourself. Pour into a metal or glass jug.
• Beat egg whites with an electric whisk.
• Continue beating then slowly pour in the sugar syrup. It will start to thicken. Add vanilla extract whisk for 5 minutes until the mixture is stiff enough to hold its own shape.
• Lightly grease a shallow tray with oil then dust with icing sugar and cornflour.
• Pour in marshmallow mix leave to set in the fridge for one hour. Cut into squares, place on a wire rack allow to dry.
• Present in some cellophane with colourful ribbons and a little gift tag.