PUMPKIN PIE MARSHMALLOWS

Pumpkin Pie Marshmallows image

Love pumpkin spice lattes? Let these pale orange, fall-flavored marshmallows slowly melt in your favorite hot coffee or cocoa. Pure bliss! -Jennifer Rodriguez, West Jordan, UT

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield about 9-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 3/4 cup water, divided
1/2 cup pumpkin pie filling
4 envelopes unflavored gelatin
3 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, optional

Steps:

Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; coat with cooking spray., In a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer, combine 1/2 cup water and pie filling. Sprinkle gelatin over top to soften. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt and remaining water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage)., Remove from heat; slowly drizzle into gelatin, beating on high speed. Continue beating until very stiff and doubled in volume, about 10 minutes. Spread into prepared pan. Cover and let cool at room temperature 6 hours or overnight., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and, if desired, pumpkin pie spice. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Using a lightly buttered knife or kitchen scissors, cut into 1-in. pieces. Roll in confectioners' sugar mixture. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place., To Make Ahead: Store marshmallows, layered between waxed paper, in airtight containers in the refrigerator up to 1 week., Freeze option: Freeze marshmallows in freezer containers up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.