marshmallows are among the foamy whipped candy and consist of sugar, egg whites, gelling agents, as well as flavourings and colourings. In Germany, marshmallows are also often known under the term "marshmallow" known.
Especially in the USA Marshmallows are extremely There they are used , for example, at Thanksgiving to decorate side dishes such as sweet potatoes or similar. Before consumption they are often placed on a Grill heated . Of course you can marshmallows also skewered on a long stick and over grilling over an open fire
making marshmallows
Originally, marshmallows were made from the sticky juice of roots of the marshmallow This plant is also namesake of marshmallows. The marshmallow belongs to the family of Mallow family . The term marshmallow translates roughly as "marsh mallow".
Before French confectioners discovered the properties of marshmallow root for culinary purposes discovered, presented European doctors a kind cough syrup from the mallow plant. In France, the marshmallow syrup was used to produce Lozenges that were supposed to help against (irritating) coughs. The French bakers, on the other hand, added other ingredients to the sticky ingredients of the marshmallow root, such as sugar and beaten egg white. This resulted in the so-called "Pâte de guimauve", which is considered the forerunner of today's marshmallows.
A little later, marshmallows were made using Gum arabic . This serves as a kind of Foam stabilizer . In a marshmallow recipe from the 1895 explains how the marshmallows The gum arabic must be soaked in water until it dissolves. The dissolved gum arabic must then be sieved and impurities be freed. With a little powdered sugar The dissolved gum arabic was heated over a pot of boiling water and stirred until the mixture thick and white Then the mixture was removed from the fire and stirred stiff egg white foam This ensured the spongy texture of the marshmallows. Finally, the marshmallow mixture was seasoned with a little orange blossom water. The paste was then poured into a corn starch covered pan so that the marshmallow paste was about 2.5 cm high. After about twelve hours of waiting The paste could be turned out onto a plate and cut into equal-sized squares. These were then sprinkled with corn starch (or alternatively with powdered sugar) – the Marshmallows .
Only in 1954 American entrepreneur Alex Doumakes invented an extrusion and cutting process that reduced production time from 24 hours to one hour reduced.
Nowadays, the production of marshmallows from cost reasons mostly on gelatin instead of gelling agents.
American Heritage Tip : Completely gelatin-free and therefore 100% vegan, these delicious Marshmallows from Dandies - definitely try it!
Grilling marshmallows – how to do it right
Of course, you can also enjoy the marshmallows as a small, sweet snack "pure" enjoy. But also grilled marshmallows are almost irresistible and have a unique taste . So it is not surprising that in summer during the barbecue season, on average every second marshmallow ends up on the grill.
For this reason, we would like to show you how perfect marshmallow on the grill succeeds and what you should definitely pay attention to:
- It is best to take 1-2 marshmallows and put it on a long stick or a grill fork
- Hold the stick approximately 20 cm above the heat source (e.g. grill or fire)
- Make sure you add the marshmallows not directly into the fire hold
- Now turn your stick evenly until all sides golden brown are
- Let the marshmallows sit for a while cool
We wish you a good appetite! By the way: With the Rocky Mountain Mega Marshmallows In our opinion, grilled marshmallows turn out best.
S'mores – the American marshmallow recipe
S'mores are a real campfire classic from North America. They are so popular that August 10th is the official "National S'mores Day" S'mores usually consist of graham crackers, Hershey's chocolate – and of course marshmallows. The latter are cooked over the fire as described above grilled or heated until it Caramelize . The warmed marshmallow is placed between two Graham Crackers In Germany, the original Graham Crackers are almost impossible to find. You can also use other biscuits as an alternative. The same applies to Hershey's chocolate. Here, too, you can easily use a commercially available milk chocolate resort to.
Products related to Marshmallow
We at American Heritage are also big fans of grilled marshmallows . In our shop you will find Rocky Mountain marshmallows in various sizes as well as other products that around the topic of marshmallow For example, the scented candle "Cashmere & Cocoa" by Kringle Candle in our range. The unique and gentle scent of marshmallows, cocoa and vanilla pampers the nose in a sensual way.
If you prefer the scent rather than the taste of marshmallows If you prefer hot chocolate, we recommend Stonewall Kitchen’s “Hot Chocolate & Marshmallows”. The mixture contains small, soft marshmallows that full-bodied and strong-chocolate Perfectly round off the taste. Really delicious!
Another real highlight is the marshmallow cream with vanilla flavor by Toonie Moonie in Organic quality . The marshmallow cream comes from an American family business and is a A true vanilla dream . The fluffy, spreadable marshmallow cream tastes best with crackers, cookies and ice cream - but it also goes well with golden toast!
Even at Christmas you can show your special love for the delicious marshmallows express. The sweet Christmas ornament “Hot Cocoa Cup with Marshmallows” is definitely a real highlight on the Christmas tree. The red cup filled with cocoa and marshmallows undoubtedly attracts all eyes on themselves and is a real eye-catcher.
