Maple-Bacon Marshmallows
Maple-Bacon Marshmallows might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 127 calories, 1g of protein, and 4g of fat. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 24. If you have powdered gelatin, ground cinnamon, salt, and From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
WHISK TOGETHER the gelatin and cold water in a small bowl.
Let it soften for 5 minutes.
STIR TOGETHER the sugar, maple syrup, corn syrup, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring it to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until it hits 240°F. Be prepared to lower the heat as needed—this syrup likes to bubble up. Microwave the gelatin on high until completely melted, about 30 seconds.
Pour it into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Set the mixer to low and keep it running.
WHEN THE SYRUP reaches 240°F, slowly pour it into the mixer bowl. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 5 minutes. Increase to medium-high and beat for 3 more minutes.
Add the cinnamon, increase to the highest speed, and beat for 1 minute more. Quickly fold in the bacon bits.
Pour the marshmallow into the prepared pan. Sift coating over top.
Let it set for 6 hours in a cool, dry place. Use a knife to loosen the marshmallow from the edges of the pan. Invert the slab onto a work surface.
Cut it into pieces and dust them with more coating.
Reprinted with permission from Marshmallow Madness! by Shauna Sever, © 2012 Quirk Books
Shauna Sever writes the popular baking blog Piece of Cake and is a host and reporter for food-related television. She also runs
Bakery, a dessert catering business in San Francisco, where she lives with her husband and daughter.