Nothing says “fun” quite as well as homemade marshmallows. These fluffy treats are easy to make, and a hit with kids both big and small. And, if you’re a s’mores lover, homemade marshmallows yield sort of a crème brulee texture when toasted.

Homemade Marshmallows
3 packages Knox unflavored gelatin
12 oz. granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
1 cup water, divided (use bottled water if your tap water is poor quality)
Confectioners’ sugar for dusting (warning: there is a lot of dusting)

Using a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil, lightly oil the inside of a 9×13 Pyrex pan and dust well with confectioners’ sugar on all sides. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine ½ cup water and gelatin. Mix together until well incorporated.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup water, sugar, corn syrup and salt…