Spiced Buttered Rum Marshmallows

Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of spiced buttered rum with these homemade marshmallows. Perfect for holiday treats or a cozy night by the fire

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup cold water
• 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons dark rum
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup cold water and gelatin

Let it sit to soften for about 10 minutes

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and unsalted butter

Stir until the sugar and butter are completely dissolved

Continue to cook the mixture until it reaches 240F 115C on a candy thermometer

This should take about 10-15 minutes

Once the sugar mixture reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the heat and stir in the dark rum, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground allspice

Mix well

In a stand mixer, pour the softened gelatin and start mixing it on low speed

Gradually pour in the hot sugar mixture into the gelatin while the mixer is running

Increase the speed to high and beat for about 10-12 minutes, or until the mixture becomes thick and fluffy

Add the vanilla extract and continue to beat for another minute

Prepare a 9x9-inch 23x23 cm square baking dish by greasing it and dusting with powdered sugar

Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared dish, smoothing the top with a spatula

Dust the top with more powdered sugar and let the marshmallows set at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or overnight

Once set, cut the marshmallows into squares or your desired shape, dusting the cut edges with additional powdered sugar to prevent sticking

Enjoy your homemade Spiced Buttered Rum Marshmallows