Vegetarian Marshmallows

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If you don't want to use regular geletain here is a great vegetarian recipe. Time includes resting time.

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Steps

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In about 1 / 2 hour , begin to prepare a syrup.

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Place in a heavy pan over low heat and stir until dissolved.

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When the mixture start to boil , cover it about 3 minutes to allow any crystals which have formed to be washed down from the sides of the pan.

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Be careful , though , not to let the mixture boil over.

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Continue to cook uncovered and unstirred over high heat to the firm-ball stage.

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Overcooking makes the marshmallows tough.

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Remove the mixture from heat and pour slowly over the gelatin , beating constantly with an electric mixer.

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Continue to beat about 15 minutes after all the syrup has been added.

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While beating , when the mixture is thick but still smooth , add: 2 tablespoons vanilla extract.

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Put the mixture into an 8 x 12 in pan that has been lightly dusted with cornstarch.

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Dust the top with cornstarch and set aside.

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When it has dried for 12 hours , remove it from the pan , cut it into square with scissors dusted with cornstach , and store the fully dusted pieces in a c.

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Ingredients

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vegetarian gelatin, water, sugar, light corn syrup, salt, vanilla extract