{"id":1318,"date":"2026-06-12T13:49:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T17:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hullraiser.com\/wordpress\/?p=1318"},"modified":"2026-06-12T19:44:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T23:44:38","slug":"vanilla-marshmallows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hullraiser.com\/wordpress\/?p=1318","title":{"rendered":"Nana Bananas Vanilla Marshmallows"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nana Bananas Vanilla Marshmallows<\/h2>\n
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Category: <\/span>Snack<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Author: <\/span>Catrina Atkins’ Nana<\/span><\/div>\n\n

Equipment<\/h3>
  • 1 9×13-inch baking dish<\/div><\/li>
  • 1 Stand mixer or hand mixer<\/div><\/li>
  • 1 Candy thermometer<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n

    Ingredients<\/h3>

    For the marshmallows:<\/strong><\/h4>
    • 7 1\/2<\/span> tsp<\/span> unflavored gelatin<\/span> (3 packets)<\/span><\/li>
    • 1\/2<\/span> cup<\/span> cold water<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> cup<\/span> cold water<\/span> (separate)<\/span><\/li>
    • 2<\/span> cups<\/span> granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>
    • 1\/2<\/span> cup<\/span> Light corn syrup<\/span><\/li>
    • 1\/4<\/span> tsp<\/span> salt<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tbsp<\/span> pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

      For dusting:<\/strong><\/h4>
      • 1\/2<\/span> cup<\/span> powdered sugar<\/span><\/li>
      • 1\/4<\/span> cup<\/span> cornstarch<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

        Instructions<\/h3>

        Prepare the pan<\/h4><\/h4>
        • Mix the powdered sugar and cornstarch together.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan and dust generously with some of the sugar-cornstarch mixture.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

          Bloom the gelatin<\/h4><\/h4>
          • Pour 1\/2 cup cold water into the bowl of a stand mixer.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
          • Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the water.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
          • Let sit for 10 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

            Make the hot sugar syrup<\/h4><\/h4>
            • In a medium pan, combine 1 cup cold water, sugar, corn syrup, salt<\/span><\/div><\/li>
            • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
            • Cook until the mixture reaches\u00a0240\u00b0F (115\u00b0C)<\/strong>\u00a0on a candy thermometer.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

              \u00a0Whip up these marshmallows<\/h4><\/h4>
              • With the mixer on low speed, carefully pour the hot syrup into the bloomed gelatin.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
              • Gradually increase to high speed.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
              • Beat for 10\u201312 minutes until thick, glossy, and tripled in volume.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
              • Add vanilla extract during the last minute of mixing.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

                Set up your marshmallows<\/h4><\/h4>
                • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
                • Use a lightly greased spatula to smooth the top.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
                • Dust with more sugar-cornstarch mixture.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
                • Let sit uncovered at room temperature for at least 6 hours or overnight.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

                  Cut and dust<\/h4><\/h4>
                  • Turn the marshmallows onto a cutting board.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
                  • Cut into squares using a greased knife or pizza cutter.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
                  • Toss each piece in the remaining sugar-cornstarch mixture.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

                    CiCi's Flavor Variations<\/h3><\/h4>
                    • Chocolate:<\/strong>\u00a0Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder with the vanilla.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
                    • Peppermint:<\/strong>\u00a0Replace vanilla with 1 teaspoon peppermint extract.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
                    • Strawberry:<\/strong>\u00a0Add 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
                    • Birthday Cake:<\/strong>\u00a0Add 1 teaspoon almond extract and colorful sprinkles.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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