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Elderflower Marshmallows

Surprisingly easy to make, elderflower marshmallows are sure to impress and leave people with the distinct impression that you have a magical touch

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup dried elderflower
  • 3 packages unflavored gelatin about 3/4 ounce
  • 1 1/2 cups organic cane sugar
  • 1 cup organic, non-GMO corn syrup
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons elderflower liqueur see link to make your own or check your local liquor store
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 fresh elderflower umbels

Instructions

  • Prepare an elderflower "tea" by bringing one cup of water to a simmer, remove from heat, add dried elderflower and cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, place 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Gently rake your fingers through the elderflower umbels, knocking off the individual flowers into the powdered sugar. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • When the elderflower "tea" is cool, strain and place 1/2 cup of the tea in the bowl of a stand mixer. Added the gelatin, mix and allow to "bloom". Fit mixer with the whisk attachment.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 cup of elderflower tea to a medium saucepan with high sides. Add sugar and light corn syrup. Over medium high heat and stirring constantly, boil the sugar corn syrup until it reaches soft ball stage, 240 degrees (F) on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat.
  • Immediately turn on the mixer to low speed and slowly pour the hot syrup into the gelatin mixture. When done pouring, increase the speed to high.
  • Continue whisking until the mixture is white, very thick and increased in volume. Add elderflower liqueur and mix well to combine.
  • Prepare a non-metal 9x13 inch baking dish by lightly greasing the bottom and sides and then dusting the surface with a small amount of the powdered sugar/elderflower mixture to coat. Pour marshmallow mixture into prepared dish, smooth with a spatula, and dust the top with more powdered sugar/elderflower mixture.
  • Allow to dry in a dish for 12 hours or overnight. Using a knife dipped in hot water, cut through marshmallows to desired serving size. Toss individual marshmallows in remaining powdered sugar/elderflower mixture or more plain powdered sugar as necessary.