Marshmallows
Ingredients
- 25g Gelatine
- 600ml Water
- 450g Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
- small amount mixed Icing Sugar & Cornflour
Method
Soak the gelatine in half of the water.
Dissolve the sugar in the rest of the water and boil with the cream of tartar until a spoonful forms a soft ball when dropped in water.
Add the essence and salt to the gelatine and pour the boiling syrup on slowly.
Whisk until thick and white.
Pour into a greased tin and leave overnight.
Cut into neat squares and roll in the mixed icing sugar and cornflour.
Leave to dry then pack in a cardboard box the next day.