These orange blossom marshmallows with pistachios are fluffy, melt in your mouth, and so easy to make! And they are made without corn syrup. Flavored with orange blossom water and roasted pistachios, these are perfect for gift-giving!EASY - Marshmallows are easy to make but there are time sensitive steps. It's important not to leave the sugar syrup unattended and to work with the marshmallow mix quickly before it sets. US based cup, teaspoon, tablespoon measurements. Common Measurement Conversions. Weight measurements are recommended for accurate results.Please note there is a 6 hour inactive time in this recipe.
Place the sugar, ½ cup water, and corn syrup in a saucepan. Stir gently once or twice to moisten the sugar with the water/corn syrup.
420 g white sugar, 100 g corn syrup, ½ cup water
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 1 - 2 minutes. Do not remove the lid during this time.
After 2 minutes, remove the lid and place the sugar thermometer in the syrup. Heat the syrup until it reaches 245°F / 118°C. Swirl the pan occasionally to redistribute the heat in the syrup. Also make sure to record the temperature in several spots to make sure the syrup is heating evenly.
While the sugar syrup is heating, prepare the gelatin.
Place the rest of the water (½ 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). Add a pinch of salt to the gelatin.
½ cup water, 21 g powdered gelatin, Pinch of salt
Keep the mixer bowl attached to your mixer, with the whisk attachment ready to go, for when the sugar syrup reaches the right temperature.
When the sugar reaches the right temperature, remove from the heat and leave it to rest for about 1 minute.
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, while 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 OR rub the pan directly with a very thin layer of shortening or butter. Set aside until the marshmallow is ready. Brush all utensils with the butter as well (spatulas and spoons).
When the marshmallow mix is ready, add the vanilla and orange blossom water and continue to whisk on high for a further minute to mix thoroughly.
1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 ½ tsp orange blossom water
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 that they stick.
200 g roasted unsalted pistachios
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. Cut the marshmallows into 6 long strips along the short edge. Cut each strip into 8 pieces to get 48 marshmallows that are roughly 1.5 x 1.5 inches each in size.
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.