There's nothing more irresistible than homemade, real food marshmallows. These Vitamin C Hibiscus Rose Hip Marshmallows are naturally sweetened and Paleo friendly. Super fluffy and sweet with a delicate herbal flavor, these easy to make, light pink marshmallows are also packed with a vitamin C boost.
Who doesn't love homemade marshmallows as a special treat?!
Fluffy, squishy, sticky and sweet, naturally sweetened marshmallows are truly a heavenly treat to be savored.
Marshmallows are so fun to enjoy during the holiday season when they can be piled on top of nourishing hot chocolate and maybe the most fun during the summertime when they can be lightly toasted and smashed into homemade s'mores bars or packed into frozen hot chocolate for an extra special cold treat.
They are delicious on their own of course. My kids will happily devour them right out of the pan. Who am I kidding, I do the same thing!
Marshmallows are one of those good ole nostalgic treats.
Almost everyone has a fond memory of them. Summer campfires, beach bonfires, cozy fires and winter holidays all seem to involve marshmallows in one way or another.
Homemade marshmallows are so easy to make!
I've been making homemade marshmallows for many, many years. And I love making them!
My two daughters love making them with me too. They are my mixing girls, they use the hand held mixer and take turns whipping that beautiful marshmallow fluff.
Don't be intimidated to make these homemade marshmallows. So many people think they're complicated and that a lot of technique is involved.
That's simply not true. They are super easy to make!
The fun thing about getting to make your own HEALTHIER marshmallows is that you can flavor them any way you want to.
My family makes all kinds of marshmallows, everything from peppermint to lemon to chocolate to raspberry and even chocolate dipped marshmallows! They're all so delicious and special in their own way.
Hibiscus tea is a favorite in our home, especially during the summer. We love enjoying it as a refreshing iced tea cooler as well as infused into watermelon popsicles to help us beat the summertime heat.
It only made sense to add it into marshmallows!
Vitamin C Hibiscus Rose Hip Marshmallows of course!!!
If you've never had hibiscus tea before, once brewed, it produces a gorgeous bright crimson or deep magenta color depending on how long it steeps. Hibiscus tea is known for being high in vitamin C and is very refreshing iced but also lovely served hot. It tends to be very tart and bitter on its own, similar to a cranberry flavor, so most people prefer it sweetened.
Because hibiscus is pretty bitter in flavor, it's the perfect flavor for homemade marshmallows! The sweetness of the marshmallows cancels out the bitterness and simply lets the flavor shine through.
Rose hips add another layer of flavor to these vitamin C hibiscus rose hip marshmallows.
Just like hibiscus, they are commonly known for being naturally rich in vitamin C, however, much of that is destroyed in the drying and heating process. Regardless, they add a lovely, sweet flavor and also add a little bit of extra red color to the tea.
The full strength hibiscus rose hip tea for these marshmallows produces pretty pink marshmallows. If you use the lighter-flavored version of the tea {see notes in the instructions} the vitamin C hibiscus rose hip marshmallows will be paler in color.
Grass-fed gelatin is so important when making marshmallows!
If you've never made your own homemade marshmallows before, here's one of the benefits of making your own - grass-fed gelatin!
Mainstream marshmallows are made with really low quality gelatin {not something I would feed to my family}. They're also packed with corn syrup and blue food dye. No thanks!
If you're new to HEALTHY grass-fed gelatin, it's basically cooked collagen and made up of collagen protein, just in slightly different form. The biggest difference between collagen and gelatin is that gelatin will gel or thicken when cooled. Perfect Bovine Gelatin allows you to easily get the nutrients of collagen via an all natural, Brazilian pasture raised and grass-fed source (source).
My favorite grass-fed gelatin is Perfect Supplements Perfect Bovine gelatin. I also LOVE their Perfect Collagen so much {my family has been using it daily for 2 years}.
When I support a product or company on my blog, it has to fit my standards for health, quality and sourcing. I only recommend using quality grass-fed gelatin. Knowing the source and where the gelatin comes from is very important to me.
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Treat yourself to the magic of homemade marshmallows!
Make up a batch of these delicious vitamin C hibiscus rose hip marshmallows and enjoy them with someone you love.
Vitamin C Hibiscus Rose Hip Marshmallows
Vitamin C Hibiscus Rose Hip Marshmallows
There's nothing more irresistible than homemade, real food marshmallows. These Vitamin C Hibiscus Rose Hip Marshmallows are naturally sweetened and Paleo friendly. Super fluffy and sweet with a delicate herbal flavor, these easy-to-make, light pink marshmallows are also packed with a vitamin C boost.
*** Advance Preparation Required ***
Ingredients
For the Hibiscus Rose Hip Tea
- ½ cup dried organic hibiscus blossoms
- ¼ cup dried organic rose hips
- 2 cups filtered water
For the Marshmallows
- 1 cup hibiscus rose hip tea (recipe above), divided
- 3 tablespoon Perfect Supplements Bovine Gelatin
- 1 cup light colored, pure, real honey
- ¼ teaspoon Celtic sea salt (<-- this is my favorite sea salt)
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon whole food vitamin c powder - optional
- ⅓ cup arrowroot starch or powdered maple sugar - optional
Instructions
To Make the Hibiscus Rose Hip Tea
- Place water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add hibiscus and rose hips, cover and allow to steep for 15-20 minutes. Once brewed, strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer into a 2 cup measuring cup or mason jar.
To Make the Marshmallows
- Line an 8x8 {or larger} pan with unbleached parchment paper in both directions {so you can easily lift up the marshmallows when they are set}. If you're using arrowroot powder, add it to a small bowl, then sprinkle and evenly distribute half of the mixture over the bottom of the parchment paper lined pan. Set aside.
- Assemble your standing mixer with the mixing bowl and whisk attachment or use a large mixing bowl and hand held mixer. Add ½ cup of the hibiscus rose hip tea to the mixing bowl then sprinkle the gelatin over the tea. Let the gelatin sit as you make the honey mixture.
- In a medium-size sauce pan {with high edges} add ½ cup hibiscus rose hip tea, honey and sea salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium high heat {if using a candy thermometer, place in the honey mixture}. Stir constantly as the mixture will start to bubble and get foamy the hotter it gets - stirring keeps it from overflowing. Simmer until it reaches 240 degrees. If you don't have a candy thermometer, this will take about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
- With the mixer on low, SLOWLY and carefully drizzle the hot honey-tea mixture in a thin, continuous stream down the side of the bowl, this should take about 1 minute. ***The honey-tea mixture is extremely hot, so use caution.*** Turn the mixer to high and continue beating until the mixture becomes thick, glossy and has increased in volume, about 10 to 13 minutes. At this point, add the optional vitamin c powder and continue mixing just until fully incorporated. Turn off the mixer and transfer the marshmallow fluff to the parchment paper lined pan. Use a spatula to evenly distribute and smooth the top.
- Let the marshmallows sit at room temperature to set for at least 8 hours, best overnight.
- When the marshmallows are set, remove by lifting the parchment paper flaps. Set on a flat surface or large cutting board {the marshmallows should still be on the parchment paper}. Carefully remove the parchment paper from the sides of the marshmallows {it should release easily, just do it slowly}. If using, dust the top of the marshmallows with the remaining arrowroot powder or powdered maple sugar.
- Use a large chef's knife, dusted with arrowroot powder, to cut the marshmallows into desired size. *** See NOTES for cutting ideas. ***
Notes
- I cut the the rustic edges off first and cut those strips into mini marshmallows, making about 30-40 mini marshmallows.
- If you prefer a lighter hibiscus tea flavor, use ¼ cup hibiscus and 2 tablespoons rose hips. This will produce very light, pale pink marshmallows. Full strength tea {as recipe states above} will produce pink marshmallows.
- If using powdered maple sugar to dust on the tops of the marshmallows, place regular maple sugar in a high powered blender or food processor and pulse until powdered, about 15-20 seconds.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 25 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 61Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 28mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 1g
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Anya
I bet these taste slightly tart and simply divine. They look so lovely. I love all things hibiscus so this must be absolutely delicious.
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
They're so yummy! I'll have to make you some. xo
Lindsey Dietz
Soooooo pretty! What a creative use for hibiscus! I've made homemade marshmallows before, but never anything this fancy!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you Lindsey xo I hope you get to make some fancy ones, maybe you can try something with those violets? I bet that would be awesome!
Cristina Curp
I am one of those people who has always been intimidated to make marshmellows.... you have removed that fear! I love the tea flavor too! Hibiscus is one of my favorite teas. This whole combination is divine and has inspired me to make marshmellows too!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Cristina you can totally do it! They're really easy to make. Promise. Get your little one in there with you, they love doing the mixing part. 🙂
Michele
I love making homemade marshmallows - they taste so much better than the store bought kinds anyway! Though unfortunately store bought seem to be the only ones that melt properly over a fire, boo. But my family has been making hibiscus sun tea the last few days, so I bet they'd LOVE these marshmallows! Maybe I'll make a batch to watch the fireworks 🙂
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Oh that would be fun! I hope you get to. That is true, homemade marshmallows will not roast the same way over a campfire ... but they do toast well under the broiler 🙂 Have you tried that? They're so good and you can get them perfectly light golden brown.
Renee Kohley
Oh gosh Emily! What fun, and they are SO pretty! My girls will love these! Thanks!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
I hope you get to make some. I bet they would be good with your nettle tea blend too 🙂
Joni Gomes
Woah this is next level innovative food!!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
🙂 thanks Joni!
Holley Marth
These are gorgeous, I have never made marshmallows, but I also love hibiscus tea, so these are perfect for me! Thanks for the promo code!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
I hope you get to make some Holley! They're really easy to make and so delicious 🙂
Tina
I love hibiscus! What a fun recipe!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks so much Tina! 🙂 Hibiscus is so great!
Hope
These look so delicate and pretty, and I absolutely love the hibiscus/rosehip combination! These would be perfect for a child's birthday party too, they look and sound delicious 🙂
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
That's a great idea for a child's party! I'll have to remember that! 🙂 Thank you Hope!
Lori
They look so pretty and delicious! I'm going to try this recipe sometime this weekend. I haven't had a marshmallow in probably 10 years lol. Excited to try it!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
How fun! Enjoy them! 🙂
Irena Macri
Your recipes get more stunning by the day! I'm in love with these ingredients, and you've definitely piqued my interest in experimenting with artisinal marshmallows.
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
I think you'd enjoy them Irena, they're really delicious. And thank you xo
Dawn
I love homemade marshmallows! These look just gorgeous! Thanks for the recipe.
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you Dawn! Homemade marshmallows are the best 🙂
Carol Little R.H.
They are THE prettiest!
Love the flavours.. You know this is one of my favourite teas over at SB!
The hibiscus/rosehips combo, I mean. Although I do use marshmallow root too.
Will definitely share with my peeps! Delightful!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you Carol! I know you love all things herbal 🙂
Jean
Wow, this seems like an amazing combo! I haven't had marshmallows in forever but I love them. I may have to whip up a batch with your recipe!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
I hope you get to make some! 🙂
Linda Spiker
Amazing! These are the prettiest marshmallows I have ever seen!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Blushing ... you are too sweet, thank you xo
Jessica DeMay
Marshmallows are one thing I haven't tried making myself yet and I definitely need to! They look so perfect and that flavor combination sounds amazing!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
You totally should make some! You'll love them 🙂
ChihYu
This is magical ! I never figured out how to make marshmallows at home now I do ! Thank you !!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
I hope you get to make some! 🙂
Darryl Edwards
This is superb! Love your ideas and recipes.
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you Darryl! 🙂
Becky Winkler
These are just beautiful! I'm not usually a big fan of flowery flavors in food (ooh, new tongue twister!!), but these look too pretty to pass up.
Kristine
How long do they last? Are there any storage options, or do they need to be consumed immediately?
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
They are always best the first day after they have set. My family still eats them several days after, but we've never had them longer than 3 days - they're too good and everyone gobbles them up fast. They keep best at room temperature - I store them wrapped in unbleached parchment paper or simply leave them uncovered in a dark cabinet that stays cool.