Vegan Marshmallow experiments

Original Recipe:

Make Vegan Marshmallows

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegan butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, divided
• 3 tablespoons agar powder
• 1 cup cold water, divided
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, optional

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the pan and mixer

Line an 8×8 pan with foil and grease with vegan butter. Using half of the powdered sugar, dust the pan and set aside. Then, in the bowl of a stand mixer, sprinkle agar powder over 1/2 cup water. Gently mix with the whisk attachment until dissolved, then set aside.

Step 2: Combine the ingredients

In a large saucepan, combine remaining water with sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a rapid boil without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 240° F.

Step 3: Transfer to stand mixer

Remove the mixture from heat and carefully add it to the stand mixer. Beat on high speed until mixture is thick, about 10-15 minutes. Mix in peppermint extract, if using.

Step 4: Let set overnight

Immediately transfer to the prepared pan and let sit uncovered for at least 12 hours. Once the tops are completely dried out, place in refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 5: Cut and coat the marshmallows

Lift the marshmallows out of the pan and cut ’em with a knife. Coat each marshmallow with remaining powdered sugar.

Step 6: Store the marshmallows

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Adaptation #1

Make Vegan Marshmallows

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegan butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, divided
• 3 tablespoons agar powder
• 1 cup cold water, divided
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla & 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the pan and mixer

Line an 8×8 pan with foil and grease with vegan butter. Using half of the powdered sugar, dust the pan and set aside. Then, in the bowl of a stand mixer, sprinkle agar powder over 1/2 cup water. Gently mix with the whisk attachment until

Make Vegan Marshmallows

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegan butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, divided
• 3 tablespoons agar powder
• 1 cup cold water, divided
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, optional

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the pan and mixer

Line an 8×8 pan with foil and grease with vegan butter. Using half of the powdered sugar, dust the pan and set aside.

Step 2: Combine the ingredients

In a large saucepan, combine remaining water with sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a rapid boil without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 240° F.

AT the Same Time –

In a small saucepan sprinkle agar powder over 1/2 cup water – mix until dissolved. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for three minutes.

Step 3: Transfer to stand mixer

Remove all mixture from heat and carefully add it to the stand mixer. Beat on high speed until mixture is thick, about 10-15 minutes. Mix in extracts, if using.

Step 4: Let set overnight

Immediately transfer to the prepared pan and let sit uncovered for at least 12 hours. Once the tops are completely dried out, place in refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 5: Cut and coat the marshmallows

Lift the marshmallows out of the pan and cut ’em with a knife. Coat each marshmallow with remaining powdered sugar.

Step 6: Store the marshmallows

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Enjoy with dairy-free hot cocoa or make some unique homemade s’mores

, then set aside.

Step 2: Combine the ingredients

In a large saucepan, combine remaining water with sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a rapid boil without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 250° F.

Step 3: Transfer to stand mixer

Remove the mixture from heat and carefully add it to the stand mixer. Beat on high speed until mixture is thick, about 10-15 minutes. Mix in peppermint extract, if using.

Step 4: Let set overnight

Immediately transfer to the prepared pan and let sit uncovered for at least 12 hours. Once the tops are completely dried out, place in refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 5: Cut and coat the marshmallows

Lift the marshmallows out of the pan and cut ’em with a knife. Coat each marshmallow with remaining powdered sugar.

Step 6: Store the marshmallows

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat.