Marshmellow

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 Get the cake mixer out - it takes ages to get the consistency right. My first batch was done with a hand held electric beater and my arm got bored before it was done. That resulted in a failed batch!



1 cup caster sugar
½ cup water
1½ tspn gelatine
food colouring - go bold!
1 tspn lemon juice or vinegar - you don't taste these so either will do. 

Use a little hot water to melt the gelatine to a thin paste.

Put sugar and water in a pot and bring to boil - so sugar melts.

Add dissolved gelatine and whisk in while bringing back to the boil.

Pour mix into cake mixer bowl.

Add food colouring if you're using it.

Add juice or vinegar.

Beat for what will seem like ages. Until it's light and fluffy.

I then spooned drops onto a baking tray. When set, I dipped them in chocolate.

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