Name: Lemon Marshmallows
Yield: Makes 64 marshmallows
Ingredients: Vegetable oil for brushing pan; About 1 cup confectioners' sugar for coating pan and marshmallows; 4 medium lemons (about 1 pound total); 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 4 (1/4-ounce) envelopes powdered unflavored gelatin; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon (about 30 drops) yellow food coloring (preferably organic), or more as desired; Pastry brush; 1 (9-inch) square baking pan; small, fine-mesh sieve; food processor; 4 1/2-quart or larger stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; candy thermometer

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Lemon MarshmallowsKelly Senyei

If you love lemon candy that has some honest pucker to it, these are for you. There's nothing wimpy about them.

For a more traditional take on marshmallows, see our recipe for Homemade Marshmallows . And see Make Your Own Marshmallows for additional recipes and tips.

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