Guest guest Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hey gang, I really want to make some vegetarian marshmallows this Christmas for my kids. I just spent some time googling and, apparently, the only successful recipes I've been able to find use something called Emes Vegetarian Gelatin. Now, it turns out that this product was pulled long ago because it was found to _not_ be vegetarian. (It was tested and it appears that the Emes folks were lying about the ingredients.) None of the agar recipes I saw seemed to work reliably for folks. So, does anyone out there have experience making vegetarian marshmallows? I'd be curious to even hear of failed attempts. Thanks, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 It's important to use a thermometer, getting the temp right will mean the difference between 'goo' and 'sweet sand' ) Get as close to 240 F as possible, no more, no less. --- On Fri, 10/31/08, Pete Self <self.pete wrote: Pete Self <self.pete Vegetarian Marshmallows " Vegetarian Group " Friday, October 31, 2008, 2:26 AM You need a good mixer (I burned my $14 Walmart special up making these). Stand mixer with a whisk will work best, or a good quality hand mixer. 3 cups sugar of choice (I use turbinado) 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup water 1 Tablespoon agar powder (it works oK with corn starch as well) 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract (use the good stuff) 2 cup powdered sugar for dusting Grease and dust a 9 " x 13 " pan I use a thin layer of vegetable shortening then dust with powdered sugar until completely coated, shaking out what doesn't stick to the pan In another large pan, mix the sugar, corn syrup, salt, water and agar powder. Heat the mixture to 240 F (use a candy thermometer) or when a bit of the mixture is dropped into cold water forms a soft ball Remove from heat and immediately begin mixing it with your mixer. Start on low then work your way up to high, until you get stiff peaks (dunk a clean spoon in the mixture, hold beater or whisk attachment straight up and wiggle a bit (careful don't burn yourself), if it stands up to that, you're ready). Mixing will take about 10 minutes, maybe a bit longer, depending on your mixer. Be very careful the mixture doesn't splash - it's very hot! Ouch Pour the mixture into your prepared 9 x 13 pan, smooth out the best you can... Place in fridge UNCOVERED for an hour. Cover the pan with wrap of your choice. Keep in fridge for an additional 7 hours. Uncover, liberally dust the top with powdered sugar. Cut along the sides with a knife and cut the squares to the desired size. take each out and dust all sides with powdered sugar. There you go, vegan marshmallows. Store in air tight container The better vanilla you use, the better these will be. Cheers, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Pete, is there anything I can use to substitute corn syrup? We simply don't have it in Italy. We have glucose, molasses, malt... Thanks, ElenaP from Italy > > > On Behalf Of Pete Self > Friday, October 31, 2008 3:26 AM > Vegetarian Group > Vegetarian Marshmallows > > You need a good mixer (I burned my $14 Walmart special up > making these). Stand mixer with a whisk will work best, or a > good quality hand mixer. > > 3 cups sugar of choice (I use turbinado) > 1/4 cup corn syrup > 1/4 teaspoon salt > 3/4 cup water > 1 Tablespoon agar powder (it works oK with corn starch as well) > 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract (use the good stuff) > 2 cup powdered sugar for dusting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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