Marshmallows

Beanietdc

Hello,

I have just been inspired to make some marshmallows to go in my Christmas Hampers...

I have found a recipe but it is American and says that I need corn starch - can anyone tell me what that it or what it's equivalent over here is please?

Thanks

Tina

iwanttosave_2

I am 99% sure it is cornflour.

Beanietdc

Hmm.. not sure.. the only vague reference I found said it might be golden syrup!

iwanttosave_2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornstarch

It is used a thickener, exactly the same as cornflour.

Beanietdc

OK - now I will tell you the right details instead something completely wrong

Corn syrup.... what is that?

furndire

Where have you found a recipe for marshmallows, please, as I'd like to have a try at making them.? Or could you post, perhaps?

Beanietdc

Have a look here http://www.cookingforengineers.com/recipe.php?id=106&title=Marshmallows

I haven't tried it yet though...

mrs_baggins

corn syrup
What is Corn Syrup ? found this- seems like its a glucose/sugar syrup


Could you please tell me what corn syrup is? I live in New Zealand and have not heard this name before. We have golden syrup, treacle, and maple syrup — is it any of these?
Corn syrup is just what the name implies, a liquid derivative of corn starch, that is primarily the sugar called glucose. It is used extensively in the manufacture of processed foods and beverages in the US, because it does not crystallize as readily as sugar and is generally less expensive (although it is also not as sweet as sugar).

It is available to consumers in the US in two forms — light, which has been clarified to remove all color (and which is nearly flavorless), and dark, to which caramel color and molasses have been added. Because of its tendency not to crystallize, it is often called for in recipes for frostings, candies, jam, and jellies.

If light corn syrup is not available, you can substitute a sugar syrup made with 1-1/4 cups sugar and 1/3 cup water, boiled together until syrupy. If your recipe calls for dark corn syrup, we’d suggest using a sugar syrup with a dash of dark treacle or unsulfured molasses, both of which are derived from sugar cane.

Beanietdc

I have decided... I will give it a try using golden syrup... I will let you know what happens!

maow425

Golden syrup should be fine - I had a recipe for a Marshmallow Fluff clone that asked for corn syrup. I used golden syrup, and it came out absolutely delish - my family went mad for it, and my eldest son was hooked! Even gave the recipe to my mum - don't know if she's tried it yet, even though I know she has a sweet tooth. Actually I think every single one she's got is a sweet one! LOL

Lara

Asked my American friend and she said Golden Syrup is the same. At least I know now after wondering for ages! HTH