Grape marshmallow: how to make grape marshmallow at home

How to prepare grapes for marshmallow

You can take any grapes that you have available. Pick the berries, removing dried and spoiled ones, and rinse well under running water.

Next, grind the berries using a blender or meat grinder. Grind the resulting mass through a sieve to get rid of unnecessary seeds and cake.

Boil the puree over low heat until 2/3 of the volume remains, or if you have enough patience, you can reduce it by half. If the puree is not thick enough, you can add starch. To do this, take 1 tablespoon of starch for 1 kg of grape puree. Dissolve starch in a small amount of cold water. Pour it into the grape mass in a thin stream, stirring continuously. If the mixture is not sweet enough, add sugar to your taste.

If desired, you can add chopped nuts to the puree, or make assorted marshmallows. To do this, you need to add applesauce, blackcurrant or raspberry puree to the grape puree.

How to dry grape marshmallow

In the oven

Spread the prepared grape puree in a thin layer on a baking sheet with a non-stick coating. If you have a regular baking sheet, then you need to cover it with oiled parchment before doing this. You should not make a layer that is too thick, as this will significantly increase the cooking time. A layer of 3-4 mm would be optimal.

Place the baking sheet in the oven at a temperature of 90-100 degrees. Dry the marshmallow with the door slightly open for 5-6 hours. Cut the finished product into strips and roll into a tube.

In the sun

This drying method takes the longest, but is free. Pour the grape puree in a thin layer onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and leave to dry in the sun. Drying raw materials can take from several days to a week, depending on weather conditions.

In the dryer

Line dryer trays with baking paper. Pour the boiled puree over it.

Dry at a temperature of 65-70 degrees for 10-12 hours.

How to determine the readiness of grape marshmallows

To the touch, the finished marshmallow does not stick to your hands, becomes a little darker in color, easily separates from the baking sheet, and becomes elastic.

How to store grape marshmallows

The sweetness should be stored in a glass jar or paper bag in a dark, dry, cool place. For storage, you can roll the marshmallow into a tube, without needing to separate it from the paper. If properly stored, the marshmallow is suitable for use for 2 years.

After reading the article, you know how to make grape marshmallow. It can be used when preparing filling for pies, bagels, and for decorating cakes. Or eat it just like that, washed down with hot tea. Your family, having tried this delicacy, will appreciate your work.