Description
Silky dandelion & honey marshmallows invite sweet adventure with their delicate floral essence. Wild foraged dandelions and golden honey create a dreamy treat that whispers wilderness and comfort in each pillowy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup dandelion petal tea (divided)
- 3 tablespoons Vital Proteins Vegan Gelatin
Stabilizing Ingredients:
- 1 pinch salt
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar or arrowroot powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare dandelion petal tea and sprinkle vegan gelatin over 1/2 cup in stand mixer, allowing it to bloom for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Combine remaining dandelion tea, honey, and salt in a saucepan, heating to 240°F over high heat within 8-10 minutes, monitoring closely with a candy thermometer.
- Activate stand mixer on low speed to break up bloomed gelatin when syrup approaches target temperature.
- Stream hot honey syrup gradually into mixer, maintaining low speed to ensure smooth incorporation with gelatin.
- Incrementally increase mixer speed to high, whipping mixture for 6-10 minutes until marshmallow batter develops stiff, glossy peaks and transforms to pale white consistency.
- Thoroughly grease 9×9 inch pan, generously coating with powdered sugar or arrowroot powder to prevent sticking.
- Transfer marshmallow mixture using a greased spatula, spreading evenly and smoothing surface with gentle pressure.
- Allow marshmallows to set undisturbed for 4-6 hours or preferably overnight at room temperature.
- Carefully invert pan, slice marshmallows into desired shapes, and dust all surfaces with additional powdered sugar or arrowroot powder.
- Preserve marshmallows in an airtight container for 1-2 days at room temperature or freeze up to 1-2 months for extended storage.
Notes
- Precision matters when cooking marshmallows, so use a reliable candy thermometer to hit the exact 240F soft ball stage for perfect texture.
- Blooming gelatin with dandelion tea creates a unique herbal flavor profile that elevates these marshmallows beyond traditional recipes.
- Gradually increasing mixer speed prevents messy splatters and ensures smooth, consistent marshmallow batter with beautiful stiff peaks.
- Dust with arrowroot powder for a gluten-free option, making these marshmallows friendly for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 98 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg