Pumpkin Spice Marshmallows

Aug 28, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Candy confections Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Advanced

Squares of homemade pumpkin spice marshmallows

Fluffy, bouncy homemade pumpkin spice marshmallows, perfect for hot chocolate. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 40 marshmallows.

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Set 4 hr

Total 4 hr 30 min

Yield 40 marshmallows

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Ingredients

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3.0envelopes unflavored gelatin, about 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoon
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)cold water, divided
1 ½ cups (300.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 cup (328.0 g)light corn syrup
¼ tspfine sea salt
1 ½ tsppumpkin pie spice
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
¼ cup (30.0 g)confectioners' sugar, for dusting
¼ cup (32.0 g)cornstarch, for dusting

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Instructions

Whisk the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch. Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan and dust it generously with some of the mixture.
Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/2 cup of the cold water in a stand mixer bowl and let bloom while you make the syrup.
In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, then uncover, clip on a candy thermometer, and boil without stirring to 240°F.
With the mixer on low, slowly pour the hot syrup down the side of the bowl into the gelatin. Increase to high and whip until very thick, white, and just lukewarm, 12 to 15 minutes.
Beat in the vanilla and pumpkin pie spice during the last minute.
Scrape into the pan and smooth with a greased spatula. Dust the top with more sugar mixture and let stand uncovered until set, at least 4 hours or overnight.
Turn out, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares with a greased knife, and toss in the remaining sugar mixture.

Tips

Test your candy thermometer in boiling water first; it should read 212°F at sea level. If it's off, adjust the target temperature by the same amount. Above 1,000 feet, lower every target by about 2°F per 1,000 feet.
Hot sugar causes serious burns; keep children and pets away from the stove while it cooks.
Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make pumpkin spice marshmallows?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to set. It makes about 40 marshmallows.

How should I store pumpkin spice marshmallows?

Store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

Fluffy, bouncy homemade pumpkin spice marshmallows, perfect for hot chocolate. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 40 marshmallows.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 40 servings this recipe makes.

58 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

14.7g Carbs

0.5g Protein

10.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (40 servings): ~2320 cal · 0g fat · 588g carbs · 20g protein · 416g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 58 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 11 min·0.6 mi·~1300 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 8 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Moderate cycling 6 min·1.2 mi
Swimming laps 8 min
Jogging 6 min·0.5 mi·~950 steps
Stair climbing 5 min·~450 steps
Dancing 9 min
Bodyweight circuit training 6 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 13 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.