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!
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.
And that’s not all!! First of all, we have a fun giveaway. My original giveaway fell through, but I kinda think this one is more fun! You will get all kinds of fun things to do some Halloween baking, plus I’ll be sending you 1/2 pound of candy corn fudge (recipe coming soon as well!) Because I’ll be shipping food, you must be a resident of the US or Canada to win.
Here’s how you can enter:
*Leave a comment on this post!
For additional entries: (please leave a separate comment for each one you complete)
*Become a fan of Taste and Tell on Facebook and share this giveaway with your friends
*Follow Taste and Tell on Twitter and tweet about Celebrating Autumn using the #celebratingfall hashtag
*Link up one of your favorite fall recipes in the linky below
This giveaway will go until next Tuesday, October 12th at 1pm MST. The winner will be announced later that night!
Don’t forget to link up your favorite fall recipe. I can’t wait to see what you all share!
Love the marshmallows!! I've never made them before but if I did, I would totally make this flavor, they look SO good!
While I hate leaving behind summer produce, I love fall flavours. Can't wait to try new recipes this season. 🙂
Wow 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
Ohhh, I think I have to make pumpkin marshmallows! I've made regular but I want spice! Cool giveaway too! 🙂
Deborah!! 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
I already "like" you but I posted your link!
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My Oh My! No wonder it was the best hot chocolate ever…. YUM!!
i've never made marshmallows but pumpkin makes these really tempting!!!
pumpkin marshmallows sound like a great baking adventure to celebrate the beginning of fall.
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I "liked" your blog on Facebook and I posted your link
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Never made marshmallows before. They look great!
My 4 year old would love pumpkin marshmallows (and who am I kidding, so would I!)
I 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!
Love these! Perfect treat for fall!
This recipe looks AMAZING! My daughters would love these marshmellows. Also love the giveaway! I love the fall!
Oh wow…those marshmallows look AMAZING!!
They look lovely! A great Halloween treat!
Cheers,
Rosa
Those look wonderful! We make regular marshmallows and love them, but these look spectacular! Thanks!
those look so fun!! I love fall.
Love the marshmallows and thanks for this great giveaway…
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I am a fan on FB…
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Didn't think you could make puree into marshmallows, thanks so much it gives me so many ideas!
I 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.
Thanks for the giveaway! Love me some marshmallows.
Chris
zekks at yahoo dot com
you absolutely can not beat homemade marshmallows. I made some and enjoyed cinnamon marshmallow coffee for weeks.
Sign me up for the giveaway!
sippin' 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 🙂
I'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!
I follow you on twitter! Keeping my fingers crossed!
Sounds delicious! I havent been brave enough to make marshmallows yet!
I 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!?
I've never tried making marshmallows before. I'm not a fan of the packaged ones, but these look far superior.
already a fan on fb.
tweeted
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linked up an Eggnog Pumpkin Pie recipe. Absolutely 500,000 times better than regular pumpkin pie!
Love your blog and am excited for the great flavors of fall! Those marshmallows look awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Fun giveaway! thanks!
Oooh 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!
Mmmm, these pumpkin marshmallows in hot cocoa? Now that sounds like fall! I'm gonna have to try it soon!
These marshmallows sound so good! I have the same pumkin dish as you. Love your blog
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Deb 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 🙂
That hot chocolate with these marshmallows sounds so good! I've never made marshmallows but these are really tempting me. Thanks!
Just 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
It shows 14 tsp of salt is that right?
I've never made marshmallows before. These sound so tasty!
Looks amazing, going to try these!
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My 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!
I'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.
I added one of my favorite fall recipes link on here.
I'm already a fan on facebook too.
What fun mallows! I need to try homemade ones like that.
I 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)
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I now "like" you on Facebook and posted about the giveaway on my FB page. (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1503071399)
Opps sorry I some how did the like wrong. It is April's home cooking on Facebook.
I linked up some homemade apple butter on my blog. Thanks, Deborah!
Those marshmallows look so good, I love anything pumpkin!
I've never had pumpkin spice marshmallows before, but they sound delicious.
What 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!
I've always wanted to try making marshmallows but it seemed too difficult, perhaps I'll try these ones, they look delicious!!
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Never thought of making my own marshmallows before!
Thanks for being brave & making the marshmallows (they sound delish), now you are giving us some courage to try to make them too! Happy Fall!
I am falling you on FB!
Following you on Twitter & Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/bearabledeals/status/26538187788
You've inspired me to make marshmellows! Yum…
I've always wanted to try making my own marshmallows. This just might be the one to try!
I'm a sucker for homemade marshmallows and always looking for new flavors to try – what a beautiful idea, Deb!
What a cute giveaway! I love love candy corn lol!
I've never made homemade marshmallows before, but they are are my to-do list. Your pumpkin spice version sounds wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway!!
Wow, 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!
Oh 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.
Yum!! 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
Maybe I should finally give homemade marshmallows a try. These look great!
The marshmallows look fabulous!! Have to try them. The giveaway is AWESOME!! And candy corn fudge…. YUM!!! Thanks for the chance to win
What 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.
What a great giveaway! The pumpkin spice marshmallows look delish!
I am a friend on FB & I posted about the giveaway! (:
These look great! I wonder if you can make rice krispie treats with them?!
Oh my gosh, these sound absolutely amazing. Bookmarking right now!
I've been meaning to try home-made marshmallows for years and this recipe just tipped the balance. They're vegetables right!? Healthy eating.
I adore making marshmallows! Pumpkin? Wonderful, a new flavor to try!
What 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.
What 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.
Those marshmallows look delicious. I can't wait to try them.
I have never made marshmallows but these look promising 🙂
Mmmm…I may have to try these!
What an interesting idea! They look really good!
Those marshmallows look wicked good!
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I love anything pumpkin glad to see it the shelf again
Yummy! Haven't made homemade marshmallows but your comment about sticking one in a cup of cocoa is pushing me in that direction!
I luv pumpkin anything!!! they look delicious…and thanks for the great giveaway too.
Can't wait to try these marshmallows!
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I <3 pumpkin rolls….http://southernfood.about.com/od/pumpkins/r/blbb465.htm
I love these. I have always wanted to make homemade marshmallows, and pumpkin ones sound delicious!
Those 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!
I am going to make these this weekend! Thanks for a great recipe!
I 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!
I am a Facebook Fan!
Those marshmallows look YUMMY!
I'm a fb fan and I linked to the giveaway!
I posted a linky.
I've been wanting to make marshmallows and these look AMAZING!
Yum at the marshmallows! Pumpkin season is the best season!
I just linked the Pumpkin Pancakes 🙂
I never thought about making pumpkin marshmallows. They look delicious!
Can't wait to make them this weekend.
Those look awesome! I really need to try making homemade marshmallows!!
oooooh 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/
Super cute stuff to win! 🙂 I LOVE your Blog! I will try these Marshmallows asap! I hope mine turn out like yours! pick me!!!! Laura
I love fall baking and the marshmallows look awesome!
Thanks,
Karen
I'm planning on making these marshmallows this weekend!
I made some plain marshmallows last week and they were a big hit…I think I need to try these next!
I love love love marshmellows and these sound divine because i'm slightly obsessed with pumpkin!!!
These are so pretty and look yummy! I would love to try to make these.
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I've never made homemade marshmallows, but this would be a great recipe to try!
I 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!
I am excited to try your marshmallows. My kids will love them, I'm sure!
I follow your blog!
I'm a facebook fan!
I've never heard of pumpkin spice marshmallows before.Will have to give them a try. Love the giveaway!
This giveaway looks awesome! Hope I win!
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Can't wait to try the marshmallow recipe! They look and sound great!
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Those marshmallows looked just delicious!!
I liked you on FB and shared your giveaway with my friends 🙂
Never made homemade marshmallows before but seems like the perfect time to try pumpkin marshmallows!
This would fun for the family and I to make. We love baking!
Wow, I've made regular marshmallows and chocolate ones, but pumpkin spice ones never occured to me! I've gotta try this!
I 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?
@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!
Oh how fun! Thank you for the chance (fingers crossed!)
Mmmm.. 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!
Thanks 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.
I 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!