Did you know it was national S’mores day this past weekend? I didn’t either. I’ll be honest and admit I don’t quite understand these “national” food days. Why do we need a national cheesecake day? Or a national biscuit day? And who gets to decide which month gets the chocolate chip cookie and which month gets broccoli?
But, when I found out I had somehow “missed” national S’mores day yet again, I was inspired to make marshmallows. So I guess this mysterious and odd marketing scheme worked.
After making graham crackers a few weeks ago, I was eager to see if I could create a more healthful marshmallow. Not only did these turn out beautifully, but they’re made with only honey! No refined sugar at all. Making marshmallows sounds complicated, but it’s not. It’s far easier than I imagined, and my results turned out this good the very first time!
These taste delicious and are far better for you than the packaged kind you find at the store. So even though, at this point, we’ve all missed National S’mores Day, you should give these honey marshmallows a try. They could (and should) be enjoyed every day of the year.
Honey Marshmallows
3 tablespoons gelatin
1 cup ice water
1 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Lightly grease a square nine-inch pan. Line with parchment paper and grease again.
Place 1/2 cup of water in a medium bowl (or in the bowl of a mixer with attached whisk) and sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Set aside to soften.
In a small pot, combine the honey, salt, and the other 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a low boil on medium heat. Using a candy thermometer, gradually raise the mixture to 240 degrees Fahrenheit. (Took me about 8-10 minutes to reach this temperature). Remove from the heat.
With your stand mixer on low, carefully pour the hot syrup in a drizzle down the side of the bowl. Add the vanilla and increase speed to high. Beat for 12- 15 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and fluffy. Scrape into prepared pan and leave, uncovered, for 4-12 hours to dry. Cut into squares (or circles) and serve!
My candy thermometer broke a while back. This recipe has inspired me to go out and buy a new one tomorrow.
I’ve only ever eaten homemade marshmallows, but I’ve never made them myself. I love that you sweetened them with only honey. And also – I totally agree – what’s with all the random food holidays??
Definitely need to try these! They look awesome!
Monet, these marshmallows are beautiful — they look so light and airy! Homemade marshmallows are pretty much the only kind I’ll eat.
Wouldn’t mind trying these super sweet and delicious marshmallows 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I have always wanted to make my own marshmallows. You have inspired me to try again. These look fantastic!
I love that they’re even round! Instead of the usual homemade squares.
Yummy! It’s so weird, I have a link for all the food holidays out there I bookmarked a long time ago, there’s like at least one for almost every day! I was gonna try and keep up with some, maybe to just give myself direction, but I honestly can’t keep up with it, and it is kind of silly! ANY day is s’more day in my mind, and how I would LOVE one of your beautiful scratch s’mores! : )
OMG! Monet those marshmallows look incredibly light and fluffy.. love the pictures too.. 🙂 have a fabulous weekend 😀
Homemade marshmallows are dangerously good! I never thought to make them with honey but now I have to try it. Honey has become one of my favorite ingredients.
haha I don’t follow the food holiday days either! I only ever know about them when I see recipes on other blogs!!
These look amazing. I LOVE that they only use honey for sweetening!
I always thought National food holidays were a bit odd too but alas, they sure are fun to ‘celebrate’ 😉
I had no idea you could make marshmallows at home! My kids will think I’m the coolest mom EVER! I’ve been wanting to make my own graham crackers too, Fun!
These look great!! I’ve never actually made homemade marshmallows before but I certainly want to try it soon!
My husband absolutely loves marshmallows and if he gets his hands on a bag he doesn’t stop until they’re all gone. Ugh … all that sugar! I know he’d be sooo happy if I ever made him some home-made ones, but it would make me feel so much better to know that there was honey in them, not sugar.
Looks like I’ve got to pin this one for later!
I AM SO HAPPY YOU DID THIS!!! Marshmallows sweetened with only honey? PINNING!
Hehe I always miss those national days! I’m not sure why, perhaps I’m too busy eating! 😛 BTW I love your blue stand!
I wouldn’t have thought it was possible to make sugar-free marshmallows but I am majorly impressed that you did it! These look great. And I bet the honey gives them such great flavor.
I didn’t know you could use honey in Marshmallows, these are define and look so gooey!
Wow, these look fantastic and I’m ashamed to say I’ve never made marshmallows 🙁
I’ve made homemade marshmallows before and loved them. No comparison to the store-bought kind! And now I’ll have to check out your graham cracker recipe – that sounds wonderful.
Homemade marshmallows and homemade graham crackers? You are officially the queen of s’mores!
MO! Oh my goodness!!!! These are AMAZING! PERFECT FOR S`MORES as well as Rice Krispy Treats! YUM! Thank you for posting! XXXOOO
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