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    Home » no candy thermometer

    Swedish Fish Marshmallows

    Published: Apr 18, 2023 by Hannah · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Swedish fish + gelatin + a little extra water + air =swedish fish marshmallows. If you've been following along the "Will it Marshmallow" series, you'll know how to make make marshmallows from gummies, along with things like: peach ring marshmallow rice crispy treats, gummy shark marshmallows, gummy bear marshmallows, and of course, jolly rancher marshmallows.

    The Swedish fish melt with a little water into a syrup that you combine with gelatin to whip into marshmallows.

    Ingredients

    This Swedish fish marshmallows recipe is a basic recipe.

    • Unflavored gelatin
    • Swedish Fish (you'll need 1100 grams, this is a lot! It is almost this entire bag)
    • water
    • powdered sugar if wanting to dust them post cutting

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Video Instructions for Swedish Fish marshmallows

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    1. Open your Swedish fish.
    2. Put them in a medium sized pot over low heat with 400 grams of water.
    3. Bloom gelatin while the Swedish fish are melting.
    4. Combine melted Swedish Fish and gelatin.
    5. Mix on high for 10 minutes in a 5 quart planetary mixer.
    6. Pour into a prepared pan and let sit for 12 hours, undisturbed.
    7. Cut into squares.
    8. Toss in powdered sugar.

    Hint: melting the Swedish takes around 40 minutes and should be done on low - medium heat. There will still be very small pieces of Swedish fish that do not melt. This is okay!

    Equipment

    For these Swedish fish marshmallows, you'll need:

    • medium sized pot
    • planetary mixer with wire whisk attachment
    • 8 x 8 baking pan (like one you make brownies in)
    • parchment paper
    • spatula
    • knife
    • cooking spray

    Storage

    Store marshmallows in an airtight container. Shelf life is approximately 3 months.

    Top tip

    Tossing these marshmallows in powdered sugar after cutting will keep them from sticking to each other.

    Swedish Marshmallows Recipe

    Swedish fish marshmallows

    Swedish Fish Marshmallows

    Homemade marshmallows made from Swedish Fish. Yes, really.
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    Prep Time 40 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Resting Time 12 hours hrs
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 big marshmallows

    Equipment

    • 5 quart planetary mixer
    • 8 x 8 square baking dish
    • parchment paper
    • cooking spray
    • spatula
    • medium size pot

    Ingredients
      

    Gelatin Bloom

    • 40 grams unflavored gelatin
    • 200 grams cold water

    Syrup Slurry

    • 1100 grams swedish fish
    • 400 grams water

    Other

    • 100 grams powdered sugar for tossing marshmallows

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare an 8 x 8 baking dish by lining it with parchment paper and spraying the parchment paper with cooking spray. Set aside.
    • Open your Swedish fish.
    • Melt Swedish fish and 400 grams water on low - medium heat in a medium sized pot.
    • While the Swedish fish are melting, bloom your gelatin.
    • Bloom gelatin by whisking together 200 grams of cold water with 40 grams of unflavored gelatin in the mixing bowl of a 5 quart planetary mixer. Let it sit, undisturbed, until Swedish fish are melted.
    • Once Swedish fish are melted, pour the syrup over the gelatin.
    • Turn the mixer on low for 30 seconds to combine the syrup and gelatin.
    • Increase the speed to high and let it mix for 10 minutes.
    • Turn off mixer. Pour Swedish fish marshmallows into prepared pan.
    • Place another piece of oiled parchment paper on top of the marshmallow, creating a seal.
    • Let Swedish fish marshmallows sit for 12 hours undisturbed before cutting.
    • After 12 hours, oil a sharp knife and cut marshmallows into desired size. 2" x 2" is recommended.
    • Toss marshmallows in powdered sugar.
    • Store in an airtight container.
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    Comments

    1. Searcy

      July 01, 2023 at 5:47 am

      can I do this with starbust candy instead? and would I need to add corn syrup or additional sugar?

      Reply
      • Hannah

        July 05, 2023 at 11:58 am

        Hi! I haven't tested this with starburst candy. I think you'd have to add additional corn syrup and some water, but probably not additional sugar. I think they make starburst flavored drink packets, so you could always make plain marshmallows and add those in when mixing.

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