Lavender Marshmallows

Give these marshmallows as gifts at Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter or anytime.


Makes about 80 pieces

You will need:
1⁄3 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 tablespoon corn starch
3 tablespoons gelatin powder
1⁄2 cup+1⁄2 cup water
1⁄2 pinch salt
2 cups cane sugar
3⁄4 cup glucose
a few drops purple food coloring
1 tablespoon dried lavender

  1. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
  2. Mix confectioners’ sugar and corn starch over 2⁄3 of the baking sheet.
  3. Mix gelatin powder and 1⁄2 cup water.
  4. Mix the rest of the water with salt and sugar in a pot.
  5. Heat until the mixture reaches 240°F.
  6. Measure the glucose and heat in another pot until it liquefies.
  7. Heat the gelatin mixture in the microwave or on the stove until it liquefies.
  8. Pour the gelatin and the glucose together into a food processor and whip for a couple of minutes.
  9. Add the warm sugar water to the bowl with glucose and gelatin while whipping gently.
  10. Start whipping more forcefully until the mixture gets white and fluffy.
  11. Add the food coloring and whip for a few more minutes.
  12. Pour the mixture into a piping bag with a round tip and pipe into small tops.
  13. Sprinkle the lavender flowers on top and dust with icing sugar and corn starch.


Food+styling by Elisabeth Johansson | Photography+styling by Susanna Blåvarg