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Homemade Pink Marshmallows with pomegranate

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Homemade marshmallows are incredibly fluffy and full of flavor, and these homemade pink marshmallows with pomegranate produce an amazing sweet and sour combination. Find more of my pomegranate recipes.

Homemade pink marshmallows with pomegranate by FamilySpice.com

If there is one thing you should know about my cooking style is that I am a haphazard cook. I have two small countertops that are typically over-flowing with my ingredients, bowls, measuring spoons and  chopping board.

I am typically distracted and thinking about twenty other things I need to get done that day (or evening). Usually, I answer homework questions while I chop, measure and sauté. In other words, I improvise a lot, floating between thoughts of olive oil and algebra.

This works out fine when I’m cooking a meal, but not so much when I am baking. It’s a terrible way to make candies or other sweet confections requiring impeccable timing, exact measurements and precise steps to follow.

I was very excited to receive Marshmallow Madness! by Shauna Sever in the mail. I’ve tried making marshmallows before.

Once.

Yes, you can guess what happened.

Something happened. I happened. It didn’t turn out. A rubber scraper was sacrificed for the cause.

I thought to myself, if this book is all about marshmallows and Shauna is an expert in making marshmallows, then I should not be able to screw this up. Because, quite frankly, making candies and confections is an exact science.

And if you want the masses to invest in another cookbook, you better know what you are talking about. And Shauna does. I did my best to screw it up. Seriously.

I really did screw it up. My fault in measuring. Not Shauna’s!

Cookbook Review: Marshmallow Madness

I humbly started over. Of course, I improvised her recipe for Concord Grape Marshmallows and made Pomegranate Marshmallows.

I stumbled along and doubted myself.

“What am I doing? ME? Make marshmallows? If it requires a candy thermometer, I always screw it up.”

Shauna has really broken the steps down for even a candy simpleton like me to follow. She explains in detail the marshmallow making process, the best place to store your homemade fluffy creations, every little detail where one could screw up (like me) has been addressed.

Mixing up Pink Pomegranate Marshmallows by FamilySpice.com

My Pomegranate Marshmallows turned out beautifully. Puffy pillows of pink fluff. There was a hint of sweet and sour that made these a giant hit with the kiddos. Even my doubting-husband was pleasantly surprised.

I loved watching my pomegranate goo transform as it whipped…

Mixing up Pink Pomegranate Marshmallows by FamilySpice.com

… and whipped…

Mixing up Pink Pomegranate Marshmallows by FamilySpice.com

… and whipped…

Mixing up Pink Pomegranate Marshmallows by FamilySpice.com

… and WHIPPED!!!

Mixing up Pink Pomegranate Marshmallows by FamilySpice.com

You will find numerous other inspiring marshmallow treats that  you wouldn’t dream to be possible in this book. From margarita marshmallows to chocolate malt to root beer.

And they come in all shapes, sizes, flavors and colors. My kids fell in love with this kid-friendly puffy book filled with a rainbow assortment of treats and drool-worthy photographs.

Dusting Pink Pomegranate Marshmallows with Powdered Sugar by FamilySpice.com

A real delight for any baker, chef or cook of ANY SKILL LEVEL.

My kids want me to make the Root Beer Float Marshmallows next. And, I am confident that they will turn out, despite my fumbling efforts in the kitchen!

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Yield: 24 marshmallows

Homemade Pink Marshmallows with Pomegranate

Homemade Pink Marshmallows with Pomegranate

Homemade marshmallows are incredibly fluffy and full of flavor, and these homemade pink marshmallows with pomegranate produce an amazing sweet and sour combination.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pomegranate concentrate
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 4 1/2 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 TBS powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a small mixing bowl whisk together pomegranate concentrate, 1/4 cup cold water and gelatin.
  3. In a medium saucepan over high heat whisk together corn syrup, granulated sugar, 1/4 cold cup water and salt.
  4. Bring the syrup to a boil, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer inserted in the syrup hits 250ºF.
  5. Pour corn syrup into the bowl of a stand mixer with whisk attachment.
  6. Microwave the gelatin mixture on high for about 30 seconds, or until melted and pour into the corn syrup in the mixer.
  7. Set the mixer to low and keep it running.
  8. When the syrup reaches 250ºF, slowly pour it into the mixer bowl, increasing the speed to medium and beat for 5 minutes.
  9. Increase speed to medium-high and whisk for 3 more minutes.
  10. Whisk mixture on the highest setting for 1 to 2 minutes more, adding in vanilla extract.
  11. The finished marshmallow mixture will be tripled in volume.
  12. In a small bowl whisk together powdered sugar and cornstarch.
  13. Scrape batter into the prepared 8-by-8-inch pan. Coat scraper with cooking spray to keep batter from sticking to it.
  14. Smooth the top of the marshmallow mix and sift the powdered sugar coating over the top.
  15. Let it set for 8 hours, uncovered in a cool, dry place.
  16. Cut marshmallows into desired size, roll in the remainder of the powdered sugar coating, shaking off the excess.
  17. Store the cut marshmallows in a single layer in a loosely covered container. Keep in a cool, dry place.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Try other juice concentrates for other great flavors.

Cooking Tips: If you don't whip the batter enough, you will end up with a dense, heavy marshmallow. If you over-whip, the gelatin will have already set and you won't be able to spread it smoothly. The humidity and temperature of your kitchen will affect how quickly a marshmallow will set. I had slightly over-whipped my marshmallows but was able to press the mixture into the pan for it to set evenly.

Pomegranate concentrate can be found in middle-eastern stores or online. Don't get it confused with pomegranate molasses/syrup, which has sugar added. You can also make your own concentrate for this recipe by reducing 4 cups of pomegranate juice down to 1/2 cup.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1 marshmallow

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 61 Total Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 30mg Carbohydrates: 15g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 14g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 0g
© Laura Bashar | Family Spice
Cuisine: American / Category: Pies, Tarts and Other Desserts

Filed Under: Dessert: Bars, Recipes Tagged With: cookbook review, corn syrup, cornstarch, gelatin, granulated sugar, marshmallows, pomegranate, powdered sugar, vanilla extract

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  1. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

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    Haha I feel like you were talking about me… When I “try” to multitask and things start to fall apart because I think way too many things…and I’m not very focused on the task…well maybe I’m a bit different from you, but I feel like this book will work even for me too. Your pomegranate marshmallows are absolutely gorgeous – the color is so pretty…I’ve never made marshmallows before and I’ve never seen beautiful colored one like yours! Gorgeous!

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    • Laura says

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      I think I try the world’s problems while I cook. I need to focus on the task at hand more! I blame the kids for this. I haven’t had a clear mind since my first child was born! LOL!

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  2. SK Chef says

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    waaw its very nice and realy apetiting i love pomegranate and had to try this recipe one day
    i had a previus exp. before with marshmallow and it trund great but it was basic
    i did not try it before with flavour so i will give it a try
    thanks

    by the way your blog is amazing 😉

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    • Laura says

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      I hope you do try it. If you love the sweet and tanginess of pomegranate, then you’ll love these marshmallows! Thank you for checking out my blog!

      Reply
  3. Dana B says

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    I have made marshmallows before, but none so fun as these!! These look wonderful and I love your pics. I keep wanting to stick my finger in the bowl of the last pic 🙂

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    • Laura says

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      That’s exactly what I did! Mmmmmm… good!!!

      Reply

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