These cold and rainy days are perfect for a hot cup of cocoa and
a homemade marshmallow. If you haven't had a homemade
marshmallow, you are in for a real treat. The texture is
AMAZING! As a convert myself, I was astounded to discover the
pillowy soft texture of a freshly made marshmallow. They melt in
your mouth and you can cut them into beautiful shapes. So, I'll
share an easy recipe with you as well as some fun food science
facts about marshmallows. First, marshmallows are actually a
foam- they are a made with sugar and gelatin with plenty of
whipped in air. Click here for the recipe link and below I'll
show you the step-by-step. 1. Start by measuring the corn syrup
with sugar, water and salt in a saucepan. You will need a candy
thermometer for this step. Temperature is critical to make sure
you bring the mixture to the appropriate sugar concentration.
The temperature will affect the crystallization and texture of
the candy. 2. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve
the sugar. Then, without stirr