Ingredients: 3/4 cup cold water. 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin. 2 cups granulated sugar. 1/2 cup light corn syrup. 1/4 cup water. 1/4 cup unsalted butter. 2 tablespoons dark rum. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Powdered sugar, for dusting.
Instructions: In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup cold water and gelatin. Let it sit to soften for about 10 minutes. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and unsalted butter. Stir until the sugar and butter are completely dissolved. Continue to cook the mixture until it reaches 240F 115C on a candy thermometer. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Once the sugar mixture reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the heat and stir in the dark rum, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground allspice. Mix well. In a stand mixer, pour the softened gelatin and start mixing it on low speed. Gradually pour in the hot sugar mixture into the gelatin while the mixer is running. Increase the speed to high and beat for about 10-12 minutes, or until the mixture becomes thick and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and continue to beat for another minute. Prepare a 9x9-inch 23x23 cm square baking dish by greasing it and dusting with powdered sugar. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Dust the top with more powdered sugar and let the marshmallows set at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Once set, cut the marshmallows into squares or your desired shape, dusting the cut edges with additional powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Enjoy your homemade Spiced Buttered Rum Marshmallows!