An ideal mini Christmas gift, the Billington's Christmas pudding marshmallows are made with the finest ingredients, including a dash of brandy, a sprinkling of cinnamon and nutmeg and Billington's unrefined golden caster sugar. The result is a moreish marshmallow that not only tastes of Christmas but has the wonderful aroma of it too.
13 ingredients5 steps
Egg-Free Recipes
Dairy Free Recipes
Gluten Free
Method
Step 1
Steep all the spices together in hot water for 20 minutes, then strain. Place the gelatine and strained liquid spice mix in a large mixing bowl and stir. Leave to sit until the gelatine swells.
Ingredients for this step
240mlWater (hot)
1 tspCinnamon
1 tspNutmeg
PinchGround cloves
1 tspGround cardamom
1inFresh ginger
1 tspStar anise (ground)
20gPowdered gelatine
Step 2
Put the sugar, golden syrup and water in a large saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, add a sugar thermometer and keep cooking to a firm ball stage, 120°C/ 248°F.
Ingredients for this step
440gBillington's Unrefined Golden Caster Sugar
160gSilver Spoon Golden Syrup
200mlWater (cold)
Step 3
Whisking furiously with an electric whisk (or in an electric mixer), slowly add the sugar syrup to the gelatine mixture. Whisk thoroughly until thick and bubble-gum-like strands form. Stir in the brandy.
Ingredients for this step
1 tbspBrandy
Step 4
Spray everything with a cooking spray - including spatulas, brownie pan, spoons, hands etc. to avoid sticking. Spoon the mixture into the prepared brownie pan and spread evenly. Sift some cornflour over the top and let rest for 2 hours.
Ingredients for this step
1 tbspCornflour
Step 5
Using a greased knife, cut the marshmallows into cubes. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Ingredients
MetricImperial
240mlWater (hot)
1 tspCinnamon
1 tspNutmeg
PinchGround cloves
1 tspGround cardamom
1inFresh ginger
1 tspStar anise (ground)
20gPowdered gelatine
440gBillington's Unrefined Golden Caster Sugar
160gSilver Spoon Golden Syrup
200mlWater (cold)
1 tbspBrandy
1 tbspCornflour
Utensils
Glass bowl
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Sugar thermometer
Brownie pan
Knife
Airtight container
1 Baker Ratings
Tastes very good. You need to beat for about 20 minutes, I put the bowl in a sink of cold water whilst beating to help the cooling process. Just waiting to see if it’s set ok.
