Homemade Coconut Marshmallows
Ingredients
-
½
cup
shredded unsweetened coconut
-
¼
cup
arrowroot starch or potato starch
-
2
Tablespoons
powdered sugar or sugar substitute
-
1
cup
cold water (divided)
-
3
Tablespoons
quality gelatin powder (unflavored)
-
1
cup
raw sugar or coconut palm sugar
-
½
cup
honey or maple syrup
-
¼
teaspoon
fine kosher salt
-
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and toast the coconut shreds for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper and coat it with oil.
- Whisk together the coconut, starch, and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- Spread half of the coconut mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a stand mixer, combine the gelatin with ½ cup of water and let it bloom for 10 minutes.
- In a pot, combine the remaining water, coconut sugar, honey, and salt, and heat until it reaches 240-242°F.
- Slowly pour the hot sugar mixture into the gelatin while mixing on low speed.
- Increase the mixer speed to high and whip until thick and fluffy, adding vanilla extract in the last few minutes.
- Transfer the marshmallow fluff to the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Top with the remaining coconut mixture and let it sit uncovered for 6 to 24 hours.
- Once set, flip the marshmallows onto a cutting board and cut into desired sizes.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
25
Calories
69
Total fat
0.8g
Total carbohydrates
15.8g
Total protein
0.8g
Sodium
15.1mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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