Welcome Fall!!
This week of celebrating Autumn couldn’t have come at a better time. We have been having temperatures in the 80s and 90s, and honestly, it has pretty much still felt like summer. Until I woke up yesterday morning to cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. It looks like fall has finally arrived here in Utah, and what better way to celebrate than with a Fall Festival!
This week, I have joined up with 4 other fantastic bloggers who will be bringing you all things fall. Yesterday, Myra at A Blessed Life showcased a super cute fall banner. Check it out HERE and you can also link up your fall crafts and enter her giveaway! We’ll have lots of other crafts and recipes from other bloggers – Jen at Tatertots and Jello, Liz at Hoosier Homemade and Amy at Positively Splendid – throughout this week.
I had the hardest time choosing what I wanted to make for this festival. Do I go savory or sweet? Pumpkin, apple or squash? So many decisions! But then I ran across some pumpkin marshmallows for sale online, and I knew that I wanted some. But I had never made marshmallows before. So this was a perfect time to try it out!
Let me tell you – if you have never had a homemade marshmallow, you are really missing out. And if you think they are too hard for you to make, you are completely mistaken. A stand mixer comes in mighty handy, but you could probably get by with a hand mixer. (But forget it if you want to do these completely by hand – unless you are super buff and want to whisk forever!) But besides that bit of kitchen equipment, these are really one of the easiest things you can make!
These marshmallows are perfect on their own, but I tried a few out in a cup of hot cocoa yesterday – oh my goodness. PURE HEAVEN! It was just cheap cocoa, but this was seriously the best mug of cocoa I have ever had. The spices and the pumpkin flavor from the marshmallows melted into the chocolate and made a blissful cup of deliciousness. This is definitely going to be a regular thing around my house now!!
Pumpkin Spice Marshmallows
makes about 50 1″ marshmallows
3 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
about 1/2 sleeve graham crackers
Line a 9×13 pan with plastic wrap and spray it uniformly with cooking spray. Set aside.
Put the 1/2 cup cold water and the 3 envelopes of gelatin in the bowl of a stand mixer. Allow to sit and bloom for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Once it has started boiling, do not stir. Bring to 250F, or until a small amount of syrup dropped in a glass of cold water forms a rigid ball.
In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice. Mix well.
Attach the mixing bowl to a stand mixer fitted with the wire whip attachment and start the mixer on low speed. Carefully pour the boiling sugar mixture down the side of the mixing bowl. Increase the speed to medium high and add the salt. Mix until stiff, shiny and white, about 5 to 12 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula.
Remove the bowl from the mixer and fold in the pumpkin mixture until combined. Return the bowl to the mixer and mix for an additional 3 minutes. You can test to see if it is ready if you dip a spatula in the mixture and it should form a continuous ribbon off the spatula into the bowl.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 8 hours.
Put the graham crackers in a food processor and process until you have very fine crumbs. Lay a piece of waxed paper on the counter and spread out about half of the crumbs. Turn the marshmallow pan over onto the crumbs and remove the plastic wrap.
Cut the marshmallows into squares about 1″ x 1″. Place the remaining crumbs in a bowl and dip the individual marshmallows in the graham cracker crumbs until all sides are covered.
The marshmallows are best eaten fresh, but can be kept in an airtight container or about a week or in the freezer for a month.
Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says
October 5, 2010 at 12:45 pmLove the marshmallows!! I've never made them before but if I did, I would totally make this flavor, they look SO good!
flavourfulbounty says
October 5, 2010 at 12:57 pmWhile I hate leaving behind summer produce, I love fall flavours. Can't wait to try new recipes this season. 🙂
Katie says
October 5, 2010 at 12:59 pmWow they sound fab! Would never have thought that you could put pumpkin puree into marshmallows, I would have thought it would be too wet, but these look wonderful
Megan says
October 5, 2010 at 1:34 pmOhhh, I think I have to make pumpkin marshmallows! I've made regular but I want spice! Cool giveaway too! 🙂
HoosierHomemade says
October 5, 2010 at 1:38 pmDeborah!! You are killing me here!
Those Marshmallows are amazing! I have been wanting to try homemade marshmallows for YEARS, and now, Pumpkin and Spice! This is a MUST this wk! 🙂
Thanks so much for joining our Festival group!
~Liz
Megan says
October 5, 2010 at 1:39 pmI already "like" you but I posted your link!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taste-and-Tell/262025653131?ref=ts#!/megan.pires
Cindy says
October 5, 2010 at 1:52 pmMy Oh My! No wonder it was the best hot chocolate ever…. YUM!!
keepitsweet says
October 5, 2010 at 3:13 pmi've never made marshmallows but pumpkin makes these really tempting!!!
ashley says
October 5, 2010 at 4:04 pmpumpkin marshmallows sound like a great baking adventure to celebrate the beginning of fall.
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ashley says
October 5, 2010 at 4:11 pmI "liked" your blog on Facebook and I posted your link
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stacief says
October 5, 2010 at 4:15 pmNever made marshmallows before. They look great!
mamadana says
October 5, 2010 at 4:21 pmMy 4 year old would love pumpkin marshmallows (and who am I kidding, so would I!)
Joanne says
October 5, 2010 at 4:21 pmI saw this recipe on another blog the other day and FELL IN LOVE! They look so delightful and I love the sound of them mixed into hot cocoa. I bet they'd make a KILLER smore as well!
Maria says
October 5, 2010 at 4:41 pmLove these! Perfect treat for fall!
Living the Scream says
October 5, 2010 at 4:44 pmThis recipe looks AMAZING! My daughters would love these marshmellows. Also love the giveaway! I love the fall!
Cassie says
October 5, 2010 at 4:45 pmOh wow…those marshmallows look AMAZING!!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
October 5, 2010 at 5:08 pmThey look lovely! A great Halloween treat!
Cheers,
Rosa
Keersten says
October 5, 2010 at 5:17 pmThose look wonderful! We make regular marshmallows and love them, but these look spectacular! Thanks!
Bert and Benton says
October 5, 2010 at 5:21 pmthose look so fun!! I love fall.
nive says
October 5, 2010 at 5:21 pmLove the marshmallows and thanks for this great giveaway…
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nive says
October 5, 2010 at 5:21 pmI am a fan on FB…
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Cocotte says
October 5, 2010 at 5:24 pmDidn't think you could make puree into marshmallows, thanks so much it gives me so many ideas!
Kimberly says
October 5, 2010 at 5:46 pmI haven't dared marshmallows yet. I've seen them on good eats, but never tried them. The option of making different flavors definitely makes me more curious to try making them.
You have also helped me realize I have never posted my favorite fall cake. Oops – guess I'll have to make this week so I can post a linky.
Topher says
October 5, 2010 at 6:00 pmThanks for the giveaway! Love me some marshmallows.
Chris
zekks at yahoo dot com
Jennifurla says
October 5, 2010 at 6:19 pmyou absolutely can not beat homemade marshmallows. I made some and enjoyed cinnamon marshmallow coffee for weeks.
Sign me up for the giveaway!
Becky at VintageMixer says
October 5, 2010 at 6:22 pmsippin' a pumpkin spice latte as I read your post! I love anything pumpkin this time of year. What a great idea to have a seasonal flavored marshmallow! I bet chocolate mint would be fabulous also 🙂
Kim says
October 5, 2010 at 6:46 pmI've been seeing a lot of marshmallow lately, but haven't seen a pumpkin version! They're so fun. I love the pic with the marshmallows in the pumpkin jar. Super, super cute!
claire says
October 5, 2010 at 6:52 pmI follow you on twitter! Keeping my fingers crossed!
claire says
October 5, 2010 at 6:53 pmSounds delicious! I havent been brave enough to make marshmallows yet!
Evan B says
October 5, 2010 at 7:49 pmI think I just fell in love.. literally.. I've been waiting till it gets really cold to make homemade marshmallows but you may have just changed my mind.. and candy corn fudge!?
cmjhawaii says
October 5, 2010 at 7:56 pmI've never tried making marshmallows before. I'm not a fan of the packaged ones, but these look far superior.
cmjhawaii says
October 5, 2010 at 7:57 pmalready a fan on fb.
cmjhawaii says
October 5, 2010 at 7:58 pmtweeted
http://twitter.com/cmjhawaii/status/26485778477
cmjhawaii says
October 5, 2010 at 8:03 pmlinked up an Eggnog Pumpkin Pie recipe. Absolutely 500,000 times better than regular pumpkin pie!
Jen says
October 5, 2010 at 8:30 pmLove your blog and am excited for the great flavors of fall! Those marshmallows look awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Anna Resnik Pickelsimer says
October 5, 2010 at 9:10 pmFun giveaway! thanks!
Brown Family says
October 5, 2010 at 9:16 pmOooh yum! These marshmallows sound delish in hot chocolate! I am going to attempt to make them. Wish me luck and Good Luck to all that participate in the giveaway! Thanks!
Janell says
October 5, 2010 at 10:51 pmMmmm, these pumpkin marshmallows in hot cocoa? Now that sounds like fall! I'm gonna have to try it soon!
Terri. says
October 5, 2010 at 11:03 pmThese marshmallows sound so good! I have the same pumkin dish as you. Love your blog
Terri. says
October 5, 2010 at 11:06 pmI am a fan on facebook
Vivienne says
October 5, 2010 at 11:58 pmDeb this is great stuff! I would never thought of pumpkin marshmallow lol. I've only made peppermint ones…but dunno why my m'mallows don't store and get so damp the next day even in airtight containers 🙁
love your pumpkin container btw 🙂
scrambledhenfruit says
October 6, 2010 at 12:34 amThat hot chocolate with these marshmallows sounds so good! I've never made marshmallows but these are really tempting me. Thanks!
My Crazy Family says
October 6, 2010 at 1:09 amJust became a friend on facebook and shared with all my friends, now off to make these. I bet this would be good in the middle of a whoopie pie. Might have to make that and try it out.
April
My Crazy Family says
October 6, 2010 at 1:13 amIt shows 14 tsp of salt is that right?
Jennifer says
October 6, 2010 at 1:22 amI've never made marshmallows before. These sound so tasty!
Mommy Hates Cooking says
October 6, 2010 at 2:18 amLooks amazing, going to try these!
Mommy Hates Cooking says
October 6, 2010 at 2:18 amI follow on twitter.
Deborah says
October 6, 2010 at 2:27 amMy Crazy Family – thank you so much for catching that! I should be 1/4, not 14. I have fixed it. That could have made for some very salty marshmallows!
Karen says
October 6, 2010 at 2:50 amI'm soooo excited to make these marshmallows! I discovered homemade marshmallows last year and now I'm totally addicted to them! Thanks for the recipe.
Karen says
October 6, 2010 at 2:55 amI added one of my favorite fall recipes link on here.
Karen says
October 6, 2010 at 2:55 amI'm already a fan on facebook too.
Katrina says
October 6, 2010 at 3:27 amWhat fun mallows! I need to try homemade ones like that.
My Crazy Family says
October 6, 2010 at 3:55 amI also added a favorite family meal I make every year on the first day of Fall. I skipped one year and my family had a fit.
I thought you might like to see my whoopie pies I made with the marshmallows. :o)
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000147181653#!/notes/aprils-home-cooking/whoopie-pie/162385930439475
Katrina says
October 6, 2010 at 3:55 amI now "like" you on Facebook and posted about the giveaway on my FB page. (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1503071399)
My Crazy Family says
October 6, 2010 at 3:57 amOpps sorry I some how did the like wrong. It is April's home cooking on Facebook.
Katrina says
October 6, 2010 at 4:01 amI linked up some homemade apple butter on my blog. Thanks, Deborah!
BeachCoveJewelry says
October 6, 2010 at 4:04 amThose marshmallows look so good, I love anything pumpkin!
Lisa says
October 6, 2010 at 4:08 amI've never had pumpkin spice marshmallows before, but they sound delicious.
Monet says
October 6, 2010 at 4:40 amWhat a great giveaway…and a great recipe! I just bought ten cans of pumpkin at the store…so I need some more recipes, and I've certainly found one! I've never made my own marshmallows, but I bet they taste far better than what you can buy at the store. Thanks for sharing!
Naomi @ Joyfully Seeking says
October 6, 2010 at 4:44 amI've always wanted to try making marshmallows but it seemed too difficult, perhaps I'll try these ones, they look delicious!!
Naomi @ Joyfully Seeking says
October 6, 2010 at 4:48 amtweet tweet
http://twitter.com/naomiomi/status/26523512299
Stephanie D. says
October 6, 2010 at 8:40 amNever thought of making my own marshmallows before!
Renee' Simmons says
October 6, 2010 at 10:04 amThanks for being brave & making the marshmallows (they sound delish), now you are giving us some courage to try to make them too! Happy Fall!
Renee' Simmons says
October 6, 2010 at 10:05 amI am falling you on FB!
Renee' Simmons says
October 6, 2010 at 10:08 amFollowing you on Twitter & Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/bearabledeals/status/26538187788
Jenny Sunshine says
October 6, 2010 at 11:03 amYou've inspired me to make marshmellows! Yum…
Jean says
October 6, 2010 at 11:22 amI've always wanted to try making my own marshmallows. This just might be the one to try!
Patricia Scarpin says
October 6, 2010 at 12:25 pmI'm a sucker for homemade marshmallows and always looking for new flavors to try – what a beautiful idea, Deb!
Emily says
October 6, 2010 at 1:08 pmWhat a cute giveaway! I love love candy corn lol!
Me and My Pink Mixer says
October 6, 2010 at 2:27 pmI've never made homemade marshmallows before, but they are are my to-do list. Your pumpkin spice version sounds wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway!!
The Comfort of Cooking says
October 6, 2010 at 3:40 pmWow, these look amazing! I bet they'd be incredible in a cup of chai tea. Thanks for hosting the giveaway and continuing to post awesome recipes like this!
Lynn says
October 6, 2010 at 4:36 pmOh wow! This looks fabulous. I didn't think it was possible to find another yummy pumpkin spice recipe to add to my already rather large file. YAY!
Can't wait to try this.
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says
October 6, 2010 at 4:45 pmYum!! Those marshmallows look so delicious!!
And what a great giveaway! I shared it on my Tatertots and Jello Facebook page and linked to you.
Fun party!!!
xox
jen
Our little family says
October 6, 2010 at 4:47 pmMaybe I should finally give homemade marshmallows a try. These look great!
Erika says
October 6, 2010 at 4:49 pmThe marshmallows look fabulous!! Have to try them. The giveaway is AWESOME!! And candy corn fudge…. YUM!!! Thanks for the chance to win
Radke says
October 6, 2010 at 5:08 pmWhat a fun post. I will have to try the marshmallow recipe. Probably healthier than store bought ones. The give away is fun too. What a fun way to spend time with your kids.
Donna Nguyen says
October 6, 2010 at 5:25 pmWhat a great giveaway! The pumpkin spice marshmallows look delish!
Donna Nguyen says
October 6, 2010 at 5:41 pmI am a friend on FB & I posted about the giveaway! (:
Shannon says
October 6, 2010 at 5:54 pmThese look great! I wonder if you can make rice krispie treats with them?!
oneordinaryday says
October 6, 2010 at 5:56 pmOh my gosh, these sound absolutely amazing. Bookmarking right now!
Barbara says
October 6, 2010 at 6:19 pmI've been meaning to try home-made marshmallows for years and this recipe just tipped the balance. They're vegetables right!? Healthy eating.
Cookie baker Lynn says
October 6, 2010 at 6:34 pmI adore making marshmallows! Pumpkin? Wonderful, a new flavor to try!
Tracy says
October 6, 2010 at 6:49 pmWhat a fabulous idea! I haven't made marshmallows since I was about 15 and fearless in the kitchen. I believe I will be trying these sometime soon.
Tracy says
October 6, 2010 at 6:49 pmWhat a fabulous idea! I haven't made marshmallows since I was about 15 and fearless in the kitchen. I believe I will be trying these sometime soon.
Angela says
October 6, 2010 at 7:03 pmThose marshmallows look delicious. I can't wait to try them.
debbiek says
October 6, 2010 at 7:36 pmI have never made marshmallows but these look promising 🙂
Robyn says
October 6, 2010 at 8:43 pmMmmm…I may have to try these!
Jerri says
October 6, 2010 at 9:00 pmWhat an interesting idea! They look really good!
Wehaf says
October 6, 2010 at 9:40 pmThose marshmallows look wicked good!
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jderouin55 says
October 6, 2010 at 9:49 pmI love anything pumpkin glad to see it the shelf again
Beth says
October 6, 2010 at 10:36 pmYummy! Haven't made homemade marshmallows but your comment about sticking one in a cup of cocoa is pushing me in that direction!
katklaw777 says
October 6, 2010 at 11:02 pmI luv pumpkin anything!!! they look delicious…and thanks for the great giveaway too.
Micharkie says
October 7, 2010 at 1:17 amCan't wait to try these marshmallows!
Micharkie says
October 7, 2010 at 1:17 ami'm a fan of taste and tell on fb!
Micharkie says
October 7, 2010 at 1:20 amI <3 pumpkin rolls….http://southernfood.about.com/od/pumpkins/r/blbb465.htm
Tessa says
October 7, 2010 at 4:24 amI love these. I have always wanted to make homemade marshmallows, and pumpkin ones sound delicious!
Catherine says
October 7, 2010 at 5:32 amThose marshmallows look delicious! My little brother, for digestive reasons nobody understands, can't eat foods with fat, so I'm bookmarking this recipe to make for him when we're all eating pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving. Thanks!
Lee says
October 7, 2010 at 11:04 amI am going to make these this weekend! Thanks for a great recipe!
Heather says
October 7, 2010 at 3:56 pmI have never tried to make my own marshmallows but have always wanted to! I must give this recipe a try! It is so perfect for fall!
Heather says
October 7, 2010 at 3:56 pmI am a Facebook Fan!
Tabitha says
October 7, 2010 at 6:17 pmThose marshmallows look YUMMY!
Tabitha says
October 7, 2010 at 6:22 pmI'm a fb fan and I linked to the giveaway!
Tabitha says
October 7, 2010 at 6:22 pmI posted a linky.
Natalie says
October 7, 2010 at 7:51 pmI've been wanting to make marshmallows and these look AMAZING!
Elizabeth says
October 8, 2010 at 6:44 amYum at the marshmallows! Pumpkin season is the best season!
Elizabeth says
October 8, 2010 at 6:48 amI just linked the Pumpkin Pancakes 🙂
JudyR says
October 8, 2010 at 10:59 amI never thought about making pumpkin marshmallows. They look delicious!
Can't wait to make them this weekend.
Jocelyn says
October 8, 2010 at 12:22 pmThose look awesome! I really need to try making homemade marshmallows!!
Tara says
October 8, 2010 at 1:49 pmoooooh so sad…for the giveaway, I'm in france…and we do not have such beautiful things for Halloween!!! so cute!!!!
tara
http://welcometomyworldandcie.over-blog.com/
Laura says
October 8, 2010 at 2:26 pmSuper cute stuff to win! 🙂 I LOVE your Blog! I will try these Marshmallows asap! I hope mine turn out like yours! pick me!!!! Laura
Karen says
October 8, 2010 at 4:21 pmI love fall baking and the marshmallows look awesome!
Thanks,
Karen
Jennifer says
October 8, 2010 at 8:29 pmI'm planning on making these marshmallows this weekend!
cinderellied says
October 8, 2010 at 8:46 pmI made some plain marshmallows last week and they were a big hit…I think I need to try these next!
JaNae says
October 8, 2010 at 10:32 pmI love love love marshmellows and these sound divine because i'm slightly obsessed with pumpkin!!!
momof2girls says
October 8, 2010 at 11:24 pmThese are so pretty and look yummy! I would love to try to make these.
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Jessie says
October 9, 2010 at 6:41 pmI've never made homemade marshmallows, but this would be a great recipe to try!
Vittoria says
October 9, 2010 at 7:47 pmI linked up a recipe for Pumpkin Butter from skinnytaste.com!
I can't wait to try these marshmallows, I didn't even know you could make marshmallows!
Barbie and Kyle says
October 10, 2010 at 2:30 amI am excited to try your marshmallows. My kids will love them, I'm sure!
Barbie and Kyle says
October 10, 2010 at 2:30 amI follow your blog!
Barbie and Kyle says
October 10, 2010 at 2:31 amI'm a facebook fan!
Tania says
October 10, 2010 at 10:11 pmI've never heard of pumpkin spice marshmallows before.Will have to give them a try. Love the giveaway!
Amy, Gary and Emma Reems says
October 11, 2010 at 6:23 amThis giveaway looks awesome! Hope I win!
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Randi K says
October 11, 2010 at 8:02 amCan't wait to try the marshmallow recipe! They look and sound great!
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RoseMamie says
October 11, 2010 at 10:42 amThose marshmallows looked just delicious!!
RoseMamie says
October 11, 2010 at 10:47 amI liked you on FB and shared your giveaway with my friends 🙂
Ronda says
October 11, 2010 at 2:27 pmNever made homemade marshmallows before but seems like the perfect time to try pumpkin marshmallows!
Mrs. Carter says
October 11, 2010 at 4:56 pmThis would fun for the family and I to make. We love baking!
caroline says
October 13, 2010 at 1:00 pmWow, I've made regular marshmallows and chocolate ones, but pumpkin spice ones never occured to me! I've gotta try this!
mrs.chiu says
September 29, 2011 at 6:02 amI haven’t made this recipe yet, but it looks similar to one I made yesterday from “brush and spoon” blogspot…problem is pumpkin tasted raw and I don’t like that…anyone ever tried added the pumpkin and spices to the sugar/water/syrup mixture?
Deborah says
September 29, 2011 at 9:31 pm@mrs.chiu, I haven’t tried this recipe that way, but if you do try, you’ll have to let me know how it turns out!
Marci J says
October 10, 2011 at 4:51 amOh how fun! Thank you for the chance (fingers crossed!)
Charity says
October 17, 2011 at 12:55 pmMmmm.. so a few years ago I made mint marshmallows at christmas to go with the hot chocolate and rumplemintz, now I will have to make these for thanksgiving to top off hot butered rum or even a sweet potato casserole!
Eric from Eat Like No One Else says
November 11, 2011 at 8:18 amThanks for posting this recipe. I tried it myself last week and was very pleased with the results. The texture and flavor was right on. I reviewed your recipe on my blog (http://www.eatlikenoone.com/pumpkin-spice-marshmallows.htm) and posted a link to this page.
Marilyn says
October 4, 2012 at 10:25 pmI learned to make marshmallows in 1974 while my hubby and I were taking a holiday cooking class together. They’ve become a beloved Xmas Day breakfast tradition at our house. Hot cocoa with marshmallows, warm cinnamon rolls and scrambled eggs. Mmmm…… is it Christmas yet? Can’t wait to try these pumpkin marshmallows. Thanks for sharing the recipe!