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jolly rancher marshmallows

Jolly Rancher Marshmallows

Homemade marshmallows made from Jolly Ranchers. Yes, really.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 marshmallows

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Gelatin Bloom

  • 40 grams unflavored gelatin
  • 200 grams cold water

Syrup Slurry

  • 1110 grams unwrapped jolly ranchers 3 , 13 ounce bags

Other

Instructions
 

  • Prepare an 8 x 8 baking dish by lining it with parchment paper and spraying the parchment paper with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Unwrap all of your jolly ranchers.
  • Melt unwrapped jolly ranchers on low - medium heat in a medium sized pot.
  • While the jolly ranchers 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 jolly ranchers are melted.
  • Once jolly ranchers 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 jolly rancher marshmallows into prepared pan.
  • Place another piece of oiled parchment paper on top of the marshmallow, creating a seal.
  • Let jolly rancher 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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