Strawberry Flavored Marshmallows – Simple Baking Fun
Fluffy, fruity strawberry pink marshmallows made with real strawberry puree and no artificial dyes. A sweet, no-bake treat perfect for gifting, snacking, or hot cocoa.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Set Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 7–8 hours
- Yield: 36 marshmallows (1-inch cubes) 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (for puree)
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup light corn syrup
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3 tbsp unflavored gelatin
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½ cup cold water (for blooming)
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¼ cup water (for syrup)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Optional: natural food coloring
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For dusting: ½ cup powdered sugar + ¼ cup cornstarch
Instructions
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Simmer strawberries to make puree. Blend and strain.
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Bloom gelatin in ½ cup cold water.
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Cook sugar, corn syrup, strawberry puree, and ¼ cup water to 240°F.
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Slowly pour syrup into gelatin and beat on high for 10–12 minutes until fluffy.
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Add vanilla and color. Pour into greased 8×8″ pan.
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Let set 6–8 hours. Cut into cubes and dust with powdered sugar/cornstarch mix.
Notes
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Use candy thermometer for best results.
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Can be dipped in chocolate or shaped in molds.
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Store at room temp up to 2 weeks.