We are officially 8 weeks away from Christmas! Can we just all squeal and dance to that? I’m already planning the Christmas Day dinner menu. If you haven’t guessed it by now, these homemade-no-corn-syrup marshmallows are making an appearance.
I love how fluffy and cloud-like these marshmallows are. I make a lot of marshmallows around here, remember these fun and colorful Rainbow Marshmallows. Oh, and these, Kahlua Marshmallows, for your hot-chocolate-sipping sessions. Of course I have to share my fave, Blueberry Jasmine Marshmallows, that are just downright good for eating anytime!
But these here, this classic vanilla marshmallow, is a must-make because: (1) they are killer and a pretty pop-able treat all on their own (2) they toast up better than any store-bought brand (3) it’s a building block for a big dessert to come, so make this—eat some and save some!

Perfect Homemade Marshmallows
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water, divided use
- 3 tablespoons gelatin
- 2 cups sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
Can’t wait to see this big dessert to come! These are gorgeous 😀
These truly look incredible! Love that there is no corn syrup! 🙂
These were absolutely awesome!!
Yummy treat ♥
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I’ve got to try these!
LOVE! Making homemade marshmallows is always the best, and these look like perfecion!
Hi Naomi! When I’ve made marshmallows in the past, they’ve had to set for at least 3 hours in the fridge before removing from the pan. Do these have to set at all? So excited to try this corn syrup-free recipe!
That toasty version is very tempting!
These look so great! Gotta try them!
I have NEVER made a marshmallow before, but I LOVE that these have no corn syrup!
HOLY CRAP! 8 weeks? I don’t know if I am ready for such a thing, but I am ready for a giant plate of marshmallows!
I SO love that this recipe doesn’t call for corn syrup!
I’m sure those 8 weeks are going to fly by too Naomi!! So much to do! These marshmallows look delicious, as do ALL your marshmallows! Perfect for our hot cocoa! I’ve got to give these a try!
What a fun treat to make with my boys!
I have been wanting to try making marshmallows for a while and these ones look amazing!
my kids are obsessed with marshmallows! and these look so great!
Ok, ok. I guess I’m just going to have to make some marshmallows. Geez! ?
{Love that’s there’s no corn syrup. But you didn’t mention how long to let it set before cutting and dusting the pieces…}
I’ve always wanted to try making my own homemade-marshmallows! Can’t wait to try this recipe! These are gorgeous!
Absolutely can’t wait to give these a try, N – they look amazing!
I’ve been thinking about making homemade marshmallows recently, and these look incredible! I love that you made them without corn syrup. Pinning this for sure!
xx Allison
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I CANNOT wait to try these! I LOVE homemade marshmallows!
There’s nothing quite like homemade marshmallows! You’re reminding me that I haven’t made them in forever. It’s time to fix that!
Naomi, these marshmallows look gorgeous! I can’t wait to try these out! The boys will love them in our s’mores this winter!! xoxo
I have to try this! The toasty texture looks so yummy!
Also wanting to know if it needs to set in pan before I try this.
I am making these and just need to know is the water measurements. You have two and doesn’t say where the 1/4 and 1/2 cup go. Just a little clarification would be good. Thank you.
I made these last night and they were amazing! I can’t see how to reply to comments above so I’m doing it here.
Jennie: you’re right: most do have to set. When I made these, they felt pretty firm within 5 minutes but I put them in the fridge I while I made some hot chocolate sticks (~20 mins) . I was able to cut them at that point. I probably could have done it immediately but I was nervous!
Kelsey – I used the 1/4 to dissolve the gelatin and the 1/2 cup for the sugar. Not all of my gelatin dissolved though I probably should have used a wider bowl with so little water.
In any case, they were delicious!! Thanks for the recipe!!
I was just wondering how long to you have to let these set before you can turn them out of the pan and cut them?
Love the recipe…so easy to follow. Is it ok to use less honey? I made them and they taste quite strongly of honey.