DIY Strawberry Marshmallows

These DIY Strawberry Marshmallows are a delightful twist on the classic marshmallow recipe. Made with real strawberry puree, they are perfect for snacking, adding to hot cocoa, or making s'mores. Plus, they're a fun and tasty treat to make at home!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup strawberry puree about 1 cup of fresh strawberries blended


• 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin


• 1/2 cup cold water


• 2 cups granulated sugar


• 1/2 cup corn syrup


• 1/4 cup water


• 1/4 teaspoon salt


• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

Line and dust a 9 x 9-inch 23 x 23 cm square baking pan with powdered sugar and parchment paper

Mix the gelatin and 1/2 cup of cold water together in a small bowl

Let it bloom for ten minutes or so, or until it solidifies

Combine the strawberry puree, 1/4 cup water, corn syrup, granulated sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat

Stir the mixture until a candy thermometer registers 240F 115C

Take the strawberry syrup off the heat source and mix in the bloomed gelatin until it dissolves completely

Beat the strawberry mixture on high speed for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it thickens and becomes frothy and the bowl is no longer warm to the touch, using a stand mixer or a hand mixer

Add the vanilla extract at this point

Using a spatula to smooth the top, pour the marshmallow mixture into the pan that has been prepared

To set, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top and leave it at room temperature for at least four hours, or overnight

Once set, cut the marshmallows into the shapes you want with a knife or powdered sugar-dusted cookie cutters

To keep the cut marshmallows from sticking, dust them with extra powdered sugar

Savor your homemade marshmallows with strawberries!