The giveaway madness continues. Up for grabs this week? A copy of Shauna Sever's new book Marshmallow Madness: Dozens of Puffalicious Recipes. If you love marshmallows this book has it all. Chock full of easy-to-follow recipes to make marshmallows of all kinds from classic vanilla and Concord grape to Creme De Menthe, Margarita and Maple Bacon. Yes, Maple Bacon. Click the jump for the Maple Bacon recipe and more info on how to win a copy...
First up, let's talk about winning the book. Leave us a comment to tell us your favorite way to enjoy marshmallows. You can get an extra entry by liking us on FB. I'll pick a winner Friday afternoon and post the winner here, so be sure to check back! Contest disclaimers: Copy is being provided by the publisher. Contest is open to US and Canada only.
Now here's that recipe...
Maple-Bacon Marshmallows
Makes: About 2 dozen 1 1/2-inch mallows
THE BLOOM
4 1/2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
THE SYRUP
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup Grade A dark or Grade B maple syrup*
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
THE MALLOWING
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) finely chopped candied bacon**
1/2 cup Classic Coating, plus more for dusting
*The key to getting real maple flavor is using a dark amber Grade A or Grade B syrup,
which are bolder than lighter Grade A varieties.
**To make candied bacon, lay 6 or 7 bacon slices on a wire rack set over a sheet pan
lined with foil. Combine ¼ cup light brown sugar with 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Rub over both sides of bacon. Bake at 350°F until deeply caramelized, 30 to 35 minutes.
Let cool before chopping into bits
Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
WHISK TOGETHER the gelatin and cold water in a small bowl. Let it soften for 5
minutes.
STIR TOGETHER the sugar, maple syrup, corn syrup, water, and salt in a medium
saucepan. Bring it to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until it hits 240°F. Be
prepared to lower the heat as needed—this syrup likes to bubble up. Microwave the
gelatin on high until completely melted, about 30 seconds. Pour it into the bowl of a stand
mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Set the mixer to low and keep it running.
WHEN THE SYRUP reaches 240°F, slowly pour it into the mixer bowl. Increase the
speed to medium and beat for 5 minutes. Increase to medium-high and beat for 3 more
minutes. Add the cinnamon, increase to the highest speed, and beat for 1 minute more.
Quickly fold in the bacon bits. Pour the marshmallow into the prepared pan. Sift coating
over top. Let it set for 6 hours in a cool, dry place. Use a knife to loosen the marshmallow
from the edges of the pan. Invert the slab onto a work surface. Cut it into pieces and dust
them with more coating.
Up for more Marshmallow Madness? In honor of the book, Quirk is sponsoring a true sweet sixteen pitting regional food bloggers against each other in the ultimate marshmallow showdown. Check out all the recapping action at Serious Sweets.
Recipes and photos courtesy of Marshmallow Madness: Dozens of Puffalicious Recipes by Shauna Sever, copyright 2012, reprinted with permission from Quirk Books
Monday, February 27, 2012
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21 comments:
I love enjoying homemade marshmallows in hot chocolate. Hope to win!
Daina
I like to eat them all by themselves!
S'mores!!!!!!!
liked you on facebook
gkuroda(at)gmail.com
Sorry for the S'mores comment, i forgot to put my email address:
gkuroda(at)gmail.com
I love the mini ones in hot chocolate
gshimokawa(at)highplains.us
I love s'mores. Just brings back yummy memories of growing up & pretending to go camping in my apartment. lol
My favorite way to enjoy marshmellows would either be in s'mores or in hot chocolate!! Or just plain :-)
Marshmallows with sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving!
"Liked" on Facebook!
Toasted!
S'mores made with my gluten-free bittersweet chocolate chip cookies. (The Huz has celiac so no graham crackers here- and marshmallows are blissfully gluten-free!)
I like them plain...just like anything that's really good, I don't like to combine or add anything...
kerokaeru at hotmail dot com
I liked you on FB too! :-)
PICK ME PICK ME! my favorite way to enjoy marshmallows is by watching blue man group people catch them in their mouths. my second favorite way is in s'mores around a bonfire when i'm drunk. PICK ME PICK ME!!!!!
I love chocolate covered marshmallows!
stylefriendly at gmail dot com
I LOVE smores :)
Ami B
vuittongrl1975(at)yahoo(dot)com
The cover of the book looks good enough to eat!
Roasted over a campfire!
Kathyvash at hotmail(dot)com
I love marshmallows in my hot chocolate! or sharing them with my sister because she loves them!
My favorite way to enjoy my marshmallows is to make my own s'mores! :)
tiffanytwt(at)gmail(dot)com
My Favorite way to enjoy marshmellows is with Family at our Thanksgiving bon fire! Especially when my nieces and nephews get covered in the sticky melting goo! :D
Hi guys! I've tallied the comments and likes and thanks to the wonder of random.org, the winner is...molly YEH! Molly, drop us an email with your address at blondieandbrownie(at)gmail(dot)com and we'll pass it along to the publisher stat!
Thanks to everyone for entering! Keep your eyes peeled for more contests soon!
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