Healthy Marshmallows {Marshmallows Without Corn Syrup}

Learn how easy it is to make honey-sweetened Healthy Marshmallows. They are perfect for gifts, roasting, baking, or in a cozy cup of cocoa. Marshmallows without corn syrup are the perfect allergy-friendly treat.

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What ingredients are in Healthy Marshmallows?

These homemade candies are rocking:

• honey
• a pinch of salt
• unflavored gelatin
• vanilla (try making homemade vanilla extract)

Are Marshmallows Gluten-Free?

Yes, you bet they are! No gluten, flour, or grains of any kind are in these.

#1 Success Tip For the Best Homemade Marshmallows

Have everything prepared before you start the honey mixture on the stove. Once the honey and water are heated up and ready to go you need to start mixing everything right away.

How to Make Homemade Healthy Marshmallows

*You’ll find a printable version of this recipe with measurements at the bottom of the post.

You’re going to start by combining water, salt, and honey in a medium-sized pot over medium heat without stirring (see printable recipe card for exact measurements). Pro tip: don’t pick a huge saucepan because you won’t be able to get an accurate temperature reading in a shallow syrup. But you’ll also need something deep enough where the syrup won’t boil over as it heats.

While the honey is heating up, you’re going to add more water to the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle gelatin over the top of that. Again, you’ll find the exact measurements in the recipe card below! Place a whisk attachment on the stand mixer.

When the honey mixture has reached 230 degrees F (check with a candy thermometer for exact temps), turn your stand mixer to the lowest setting and slowly pour the honey into the bowl of the stand mixer. Add your vanilla extract.

Slowly increase the speed of your stand mixture every few minutes until the last few minutes the mixer is going at the highest speed.

After two minutes:

After six minutes:

After eight minutes:

After 10 minutes:

Pour the mixture into a buttered 9×13 baking dish.

And now…you wait. Keep them uncovered for 6-12 hours at room temperature.

How to Know When Paleo Marshmallows are Done Mixing?

How to Cut Honey Marshmallows

How Do You Keep Homemade Marshmallows From Sticking Together?

How Long Are Homemade Marshmallows Good For?

Pro tips/recipe notes

• If they are too firm or chewy it means your honey mixture was too hot when it was added to the gelatin in the stand mixer.
• If they seem a bit soggy even after they have dried, it is because everything was not mixed at a high enough speed for long enough.

Can You Freeze Homemade Marshmallows?

Yes! Dust them with powdered sugar prior to freezing.

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Print Recipe

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Healthy Marshmallows {Marshmallows Without Corn Syrup}

Cook Time15 mins

Resting Time12 hrs

Total Time12 hrs 15 mins

Learn how easy it is to make honey-sweetened Healthy Marshmallows. Paleo marshmallows without corn syrup are the perfect allergy-friendly treat.

Servings: 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade marshmallows, homemade marshmallows with honey, how to make marshmallows, Paleo marshmallows

Calories: 48kcal

Author: Sarah Cook - Sustainable Cooks

Ingredients

• ▢ 2/3 cup + 1/2 cup of water
• ▢ 1 1/4 cup honey
• ▢ 1/8 tsp sea salt
• ▢ 6 tbsp unflavored gelatin (the equivalent of 3 small packets)
• ▢ 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Pour 1/2 cup of water in the bowl of a stand mixer, and sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Let sit for five minutes.
• Place 2/3 cup of water in a large pot. Add the honey and salt, and cook without stirring until the temp reaches 230 degrees.
• Using the whisk attachment on the stand mixer, slowly pour the hot liquid mixture in and mix on low. Add the vanilla.
• Slowly increase your mixer speed (I have a Kitchen Aid and I upped it from "stir" to a "3", and then after a few minutes to a "5", then up to a "7"), and mix for a total of 10-15 minutes.
• While it's mixing, butter a 9x13 baking dish. Pour the thickened mixture in, and push it down with your hands. Leave it uncovered for 12 hours.
• After at least 12 hours, remove the solid marshmallow rectangle and cut through it using kitchen shears to create your individual marshmallows.

Notes

Inspired by The Homemade Pantry.

 

If marshmallows are too firm or chewy it means your honey mixture was too hot when it was added to the gelatin in the stand mixer.

 

If the marshmallows seem a bit soggy even after they have dried, it is because everything was not mixed at a high enough speed for long enough.

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Marshmallows {Marshmallows Without Corn Syrup}

Amount Per Serving (2 marshmallows)

Calories 48

% Daily Value*

Fat 0g0%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 13mg1%

Potassium 7mg0%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 0g0%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin C 0.1mg0%

Calcium 2mg0%

Iron 0.1mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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