I've heard from some of those who have a copy of Celebrations that the Gluten-Free Homemade Marshmallows recipe feels intimidating, so I wanted to show you just how easy it is! I've been releasing a new recipe and video for you each Wednesday, but this week I wanted to give everyone with a copy of Celebrations a little bonus material with this how-to video. Next week, I'll be giving you the recipe for my Thumbprint cookies (also from Celebrations) and a video to go along with it!
This recipe can be found in my Celebrations cookbook on page 316! Easton and I subbed the vanilla for 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract and we also added 1/4 cup of mini dairy-free chocolate chips once the mixture was cooled right before we spread it out.
A light colored honey helps to make these white and have a neutral taste. I use this one, but you can usually find something similar at grocery stores. Just grab the one that is the lightest in color, or clover honey! If you want to toast these for s'mores, leave them out in the counter, uncovered, for a few days to help dry them out. They will melt a lot more quickly than store-bought marshmallows with all the junk in them, but they do work!
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For gifts this year, I put together cute little hot cocoa kits from the recipes in Celebrations and included a copy of the book. I mixed together the cocoa powder, chocolate, and maple syrup to make a chocolate syrup and then poured the syrup into a jar and attached instructions on how to make the hot cocoa. All you have to do is add almond and coconut milk and warm it over the stove! Then I included some of these homemade gluten-free marshmallows and a mug!
I also just love to package up some of my dairy-free and refined sugar-free Christmas Fudge, Thumbprint cookies, and Marshmallows as a great gift.
Jamie Hadady
I just made these for Christmas morning and my kids are so excited! I did realize I did not add the vanilla. I looked back and it seems the directions don’t indicate where to add it. I’m sure they’ll still turn out fine but could you clarify where the vanilla is added? Thanks so much!
Emily Franz
Can you use maple syrup instead of honey?
Robin
Does it work with maple syrup?
Christopher Chen
We made this with Maple Syrup, 1:1 with the Honey and it worked great.
Eri
Can these be frozen? If yes, how long are they good in the freezer? Thanks! Can’t wait to try!
tasha
just a heads up – the print feature doesn’t work. the link is broken.
Danielle
Hi Tasha! Print feature is working – enjoy this recipe!
Suzanne
Print feature works if you View in Browser than Print
Lindsay
Yours come out more pillow-y from the bowl and an overall taller marshmallow. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I’ve used honey and maple syrup with the same results. Your honey almost looks whipped, does they have an impact? They still taste delicious but mine don’t look quite the same.
Danielle
Hi Lindsay! It’s hard to tell what the difference is without me being in the kitchen with you to help you troubleshoot. I’m glad that they still came out delicious and that you were able to enjoy them!
Becky
I made these for the first time. Mine were sticky and did not spread. Did I beat them too long or not long enough? Thanks. They’re delicious
Danielle
I’m so glad you enjoyed the flavor but sad to read that they did not spread! I’m not sure what went awry without being in the kitchen to test with you. I’m hoping if another reader had the same issue, they’ll be able to give you some pointers. Enjoy!!
Lindsay
Hey Danielle! Have you tried Agar Agar in place of the gelatin before for a vegetarian option?
Danielle
I haven’t. =D
Lauren
Amazing recipe!!
A few things I found that might help others out:
– The recipe doesn’t state when to add the vanilla, but I added it in right after I added all of the hot syrup to the gelatin in the mixer and it worked perfectly!
– I poured these into a half sheet pan and found they were pretty flat (was making them for roasting marshmallows for S’mores) so If you want more square shaped/taller marshmallows I suggest using a smaller sheet pan or dish 🙂
Danielle
Thank you for your notes! We’ve made the correction to the instructions. Happy Cooking!
Meg
What does SCD stand for after the arrowroot in ingredients? thanks
Danielle
Hi Meg!
Specific Carbohydrate Diet