We tried this little candy-making experiment over the weekend, and I am pleasantly surprised to say it turned out great! I don't really make candy (besides fudge at Christmastime) or cook anything that requires using a thermometer but, these were really easy to make, and they are so good. In true Matt Wade fashion, the husband's reaction was: "Why? Why don't you just buy some?"
Ask him how he feels now that he's had a s'more made with a homemade marshmallow. There is no comparison. They are so ooey-gooey-melty, it's ridiculous.
Can you believe this ^^
turns into this? (see below)
Here it is basically like marshmallow cream. Once it reaches this stage you pour it into a pan to sit for at least 8 hours, or overnight, uncovered, until it dries out enough to cut.
The only problem I had was getting them out of the pan. You can see the bottom of mine is not very smooth. That's because it stuck to the pan in places. The recipe says to "generously" sprinkle powdered sugar on the bottom of the pan. I thought I used a lot, but apparently I didn't use enough. I will coat the bottom of the pan with a quarter-inch of powdered sugar next time.
Cut them in squares, dust them with MORE powdered sugar, and store them in an airtight plastic bag. I don't know how long they will last, but I'm guessing a few weeks? If we don't eat them all first.
This is the recipe I used. These would be fun to make during the holidays to give to your friends and family... you could dip them in chocolate and coat them with sprinkles, crushed nuts, mini chocolate chips... whatever you like! Or just add them to your hot chocolate or hot toddy of choice.
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