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Orange Blossom Marshmallows with Pistachios

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Author: Dini K.
Posted: 11/18/2017
Updated: 12/8/2017

This post has been sponsored by Nielsen- Massey Vanillas and Pure Flavors.. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Sweet, soft, fluffy pillows of deliciousness – these Orange Blossom Marshmallows with Pistachios (orange blossom pistachio marshmallows ) are easy, and they make amazing edible gifts for the holidays! Use great-quality products like these Nielsen-Massey Vanillas and Pure Flavors to make perfect homemade marshmallows!

Orange blossom Marshmallows with Pistachios - (Orange blossom pistachio marshmallows) Fluffy, melt in your mouth homemade Marshmallows made with no corn syrup and so easy to make too! Flavored with exotic orange blossom water and roasted pistachios, these are perfect for gift giving for Christmas or any holiday. 

One of the things that I enjoy the most about the holidays is the gifts. Sure, that doesn’t sound too surprising, except what I actually enjoy is the gifts that I give to all of my loved ones, making those gifts myself and being creative with them.

As I grew up, I realized that this was one of the best ways to put my love for baking and cooking to splendid use. It was something I was really good at, and it brought me lots and lots of joy. This year, one of the edible gifts that I’ll be making is marshmallows! 🙂 Sweet, soft, fluffy pillows of deliciousness that can be flavored in so many different ways, what’s not to love?

Orange blossom Marshmallows with Pistachios - The marshmallows are set in a 9 x 13 inch quarter sheet pan with Pistachios pressed onto the surface.

And since I’m gifting these to my friends and family, it’s really important to me that I use the best ingredients, especially when I make candies and sweets like this. Luckily, making perfect homemade marshmallows is a lot easier than you’d think, and it’s also easy to make sure they taste exceptionally good by choosing great-quality products.

Orange blossom Marshmallows with Pistachios - Fluffy, melt in your mouth homemade Marshmallows made with no corn syrup and so easy to make too! Read the tips on how to make, and cut perfect marshmallows every single time.

Other than the sugar you use, you have to make sure that you use fresh, pure ingredients to get the best flavor in your homemade marshmallows. That’s why I love using Nielsen-Massey Vanillas and Pure Flavors. For these Orange Blossom Marshmallows with Pistachios, I used Nielsen-Massey Orange Blossom Water, Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract, and freshly roasted pistachios. It’s the difference between regular marshmallows, and delicious, light, fluffy, springy, gift-worthy, heavenly little treats.

Orange blossom Marshmallows with Pistachios - Fluffy, melt in your mouth homemade Marshmallows made with no corn syrup and so easy to make too! Flavored with exotic orange blossom water from Nielsen Massey Pure flavors and roasted Pistachios.

Since I bake a lot, I always keep a big bottle of Nielsen-Massey Vanilla in my kitchen. All Nielsen-Massey products are all-natural, certified gluten-free, certified Kosher, allergen-free and GMO-Free. I really love their vanillas, and it’s with good reason too. Nielsen-Massey vanillas contain 13.35 ounces of vanilla beans per gallon of 35% alcohol liquid, making sure it’s a pure vanilla extraction in line with FDA classifications. They use a cold extraction process which preserves 300+ of the complex flavor compounds in vanilla, giving each of their vanillas (Madagascar, Tahitian, and Mexican Vanilla) a rich and complex flavor profile.

The Nielsen-Massey Orange Blossom Water is made with the blossoms of the bitter orange tree with the use of water distillation. I love orange blossom water and tend to be very picky about which brands I use. And I’m happy to say that Nielsen-Massey Orange Blossom Water is a product that I always keep coming back to. It pairs so beautifully with baked goods and confections because it’s a great match with vanilla, chocolate, almond and even citrus flavors. It also pairs well with pistachios (orange blossom water and pistachios are two ingredients used very frequently in Persian and Turkish cuisine).

Orange blossom Marshmallows with Pistachios - Fluffy, melt in your mouth homemade Marshmallows made with no corn syrup and so easy to make too! Flavored with exotic orange blossom water from Nielsen Massey Pure flavors and roasted Pistachios.

You can find all the specifics on making regular vanilla marshmallows in this long, detailed recipe tutorial that I did on making perfect homemade marshmallows right here. It’s so easy to make perfect marshmallows with or without a sugar thermometer, once you get the inside scoop, and know the specifics. You can read the post and recipe here, on how to make basic homemade marshmallows, and use the tips I have shared to make sure that your syrup doesn’t crystallize. Homemade marshmallows make excellent gifts, especially during the holidays, especially when they taste as good as these orange blossom marshmallows (orange blossom pistachio marshmallows). Plus, these have been made without corn syrup too (though you can make it with corn syrup if you choose).

Orange blossom Marshmallows with Pistachios - Fluffy, melt in your mouth homemade Marshmallows made with no corn syrup and so easy to make too! Flavored with exotic orange blossom water and roasted pistachios, these are perfect for gift giving for Christmas or any holiday. 

The orange blossom pistachio marshmallows in this recipe use the same base as the vanilla marshmallows in my recipe tutorial post, except I add orange blossom water and chopped roasted pistachios to this recipe. Once the orange blossom marshmallows with pistachios have set, they are cut and dusted with confectioner’s sugar OR they can also be drizzled with some white chocolate for an extra layer of yummy extravagance.

Orange blossom Marshmallows with Pistachios - Fluffy, melt in your mouth homemade Marshmallows made with no corn syrup and so easy to make too! Flavored with exotic orange blossom water and roasted pistachios, these are perfect for gift giving for Christmas or any holiday. 

Either way, these orange blossom marshmallows (orange blossom pistachio marshmallows) will taste like the best damn marshmallows you’ve had in your life! 🙂 That floral, citrus flavor of orange blossom water, paired with the crunch and nuttiness of the pistachios take these marshmallows to a whole new level. Yes, they are perfect for gift-giving, but I wouldn’t blame you if you decided to keep them all for yourself! 🙂 They are THAT good. Besides, I made a whole new batch just for ourselves, ’cause you know, sharing is overrated sometimes! 😉

Orange blossom Marshmallows with Pistachios - Fluffy, melt in your mouth homemade Marshmallows made with no corn syrup and so easy to make too! Flavored with exotic orange blossom water and roasted pistachios, these are perfect for gift giving for Christmas or any holiday. 

Make sure to make homemade treats extra special this holiday season! Thankfully, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas and pure flavors will make that easy for you. Make sure to follow them on facebook for more easy and delicious recipes too.

Orange blossom Marshmallows with Pistachios - Fluffy, melt in your mouth homemade Marshmallows made with no corn syrup and so easy to make too! Flavored with exotic orange blossom water and roasted pistachios, these are perfect for gift giving for Christmas or any holiday. 

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Orange blossom Marshmallows with Pistachios - Fluffy, melt in your mouth homemade Marshmallows made with no corn syrup and so easy to make too! Flavored with exotic orange blossom water and roasted pistachios, these are perfect for gift giving for Christmas or any holiday. 
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Orange blossom marshmallows with pistachios

Author: Dini K.
Orange blossom marshmallows with pistachios - fluffy, melt in your mouth, easy homemade marshmallows made without corn syrup. Flavored with orange blossom water and roasted pistachios, these are perfect for gift giving for Christmas or any holiday!
Please note there is a 6 hour inactive time in this recipe. 
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 420 g white sugar
  • 1/3 cup agave or corn syrup
  • 1 cup water divided
  • 3 packets gelatin about 3 tbsp
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp Nielsen-Massey Orange Blossom water
  • 200 g roasted unsalted pistachios chopped finely.

Instructions:

  • Place the sugar, 1/2 cup water, agave (or corn syrup) in a saucepan. Stir once or twice to moisten the sugar, then mix with the water and corn syrup.
  • Bring the sugar-water mix to a boil over medium high heat, while swirling the pan a couple of times to help heat the sugar syrup evenly. Cover the saucepan with the lid and lower the heat to medium and let the syrup cook for 3 minutes - do not remove the lid during this time.
  • After 3 minutes, remove the lid and place the sugar thermometer in the syrup. Heat the syrup until it reaches 245°F. While the sugar syrup is heating, prepare the gelatin.
  • Place the rest of the water (1/2 cup) in the mixer bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water evenly and mix to combine. Let the gelatin bloom for at least 10 minutes (or until the sugar is cooked). Keep the mixer bowl attached to your mixer, with the whisk attachment ready to go, for when the sugar syrup reaches the right temperature.
  • Once the sugar reaches the right temperature, remove from the heat and leave it to rest for about 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt to the gelatin.
  • Just before adding the sugar to the gelatin mix, start the mixer on medium speed. Pour the sugar syrup along the wall of the bowl. This is to make sure the gelatin isn't "over heated". Add the sugar while the mixer is running, gradually increasing the speed to dissolve the gelatin completely. Increase the speed to the highest speed and let the marshmallow whisk on high for about 4 - 5 minutes, until it's white, light and fluffy, and at least tripled in size.
  • While the marshmallow is whisking, line a quarter pan (9 x 13 inch) with parchment paper and brush some unflavored oil. OR rub the pan directly with shortening or butter. Set aside until the marshmallow is ready. Brush all utensils with the oil as well (spatulas and spoons).
  • When the marshmallow is ready, add the vanilla and orange blossom water and continue to whisk on high for a further minute to mix thoroughly.
  • Remove the marshmallow mix from the mixer, and scrape it into the prepared pan. Using an oiled offset spatula, spread the marshmallow evenly in the pan. Sprinkle the pistachios over the top and then using your hands, gently press them into the marshmallow surface so they stick.
  • Allow the marshmallow to set for at least 6 hours. When the marshmallow has set, release it from the pan, and place it on a surface dusted with confectioner's sugar. Using an oil brushed knife, cut the marshmallow into squares.
  • Dust the sides and bottom of the marshmallow squares with confectioner's sugar and place them in a dry, air-tight container until ready to serve.

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

Course:Candy, Snack
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  1. Nazma Patel says

    February 2, 2021 at 16:51

    I love this recipe so much how do put the pistachios on the marshmallows

    Reply
    • Dini says

      February 3, 2021 at 18:36

      Hi Nazma
      The amount of pistachios is given in the recipe. You can use as little or as much as you like. The recipe also explains when and how to add the pistachios as well.
      Hope that helps

      Reply
  2. S says

    September 17, 2020 at 16:54

    5 stars
    Delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and also applied liberal spray oil everywhere and didn’t have any problems. I love the really delicate balance of the flavors. This is the first time I ever made marshmallow from scratch and I’ll definitely do it again.

    Reply
  3. Michelle says

    December 8, 2017 at 13:45

    5 stars
    I’ve never made my own marshmallows before, I really need to try these! Especially in these flavours

    And I agree, good quality flavours make all the difference. I always use Nielsen-Massey Vanilla in my baking – I need to try their other flavourings for sure

    Reply
  4. Healthy World Cuisine says

    December 8, 2017 at 10:38

    5 stars
    These marshmallows are divine. We can picture a stack of them next to a steamy mug of hot cocoa, perfect treat when the weather is cold.

    Reply
  5. Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says

    December 8, 2017 at 08:44

    5 stars
    I don’t bake that often so when I do it better be good. Which is to say…I totally use Nielsen Massey. I want to try making marshmallows. Will you hold my hand (aka keep my wine glass full) while I give it a go? xo

    Reply

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