How I Make Belarusian Marshmallow / Zefir

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while brown sugar offers a similar flavor profile.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: pectin

Agar-agar is a plant-based alternative while pectin is often less expensive.

Peel and cut 2 apples into medium-sized pieces.

Pour in a bit of water and boil until it turns into mash.

Prepare the syrup by boiling sugar until it reaches a soft caramel texture.

Whip 2 egg whites with 2 pinches of citric acid and 1 package of vanilla sugar until stiff peaks form.

Add the prepared syrup to the whipped egg whites and mix well.

Use a pastry bag to pipe the mixture into desired shapes.

Let the marshmallows set before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens