Marshmallow Slab

Line an 8 x 8-inch square tin with parchment, and coat generously with oil. (See this recipe for the best lining technique!) Set aside until ready to use.

Pour 105 milliliters (1/2 cup) water into a large mixing bowl (if using a hand mixer), or the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the powdered gelatin evenly over the water, and set bowl aside.

Combine sugar, corn syrup, remaining water, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and boil, without stirring, until syrup reaches 240° F / 116° C on a digital thermometer.

Carefully pour hot syrup into gelatin mixture. Mix on high speed for 2-3 minutes, until mixture begins to thicken. Add peppermint oil and green food coloring and continue to mix on high speed until very thick and voluminous, about 8-9 minutes more.

Using an oiled spatula, scrape marshmallow mixture into prepared tin. Loosely cover with a well-oiled sheet of aluminum foil. Allow to set until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.

Cutting and Coating

In a small bowl, combine potato starch and confectioner’s sugar.

Cover a large chopping board with a sheet of parchment, and dust generously with starch-sugar mixture.

Turn marshmallow slab out onto dusted surface. Sift top of slab with more of the starch-sugar mixture.

Use a well-oiled knife to cut the slab into squares. I like to cut six rows of six, which makes 36 generously-sized marshmallows.

Toss the cut marshmallows in additional starch-sugar mixture, making sure all sides are coated.

Store marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month.