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This easy homemade Marshmallow Fluff recipe is made using real ingredients and without corn syrup.

Learn to recreate the retro marshmallow fluff without corn syrup at home and ditch the store-bought jar with this easy homemade recipe.

glass bowl of marshmallow fluff with a whisk sitting on top of the bowl

No Corn Syrup Homemade Marshmallow Fluff

One of my all-time favorite things when I was a kid was peanut butter and fluff sandwiches. To die for! I STILL drool over these sandwiches as an adult, but I never buy the stuff because I now know how fake everything is inside the jar.

I thought it would be fun to make a homemade version of marshmallow fluff using real ingredients. Finding recipes for fluff was the easy part, but re-creating it without fake items and corn syrup was difficult. The most challenging part was achieving that fluffy texture.

I am happy to report that the pastry chef in me didn't let this challenge go until I found a recipe good enough to share with you. My kids were beyond thrilled when I finally settled for this homemade Marshmallow Fluff recipe!

Ingredients

You’ll be surprised by how good this homemade marshmallow fluff is without corn syrup, artificial coloring, xanthan gum, or any unidentifiable things. Just real ingredients. Measurements are in the printable recipe card, but first, check the list:

Egg whites: the base of this recipe.
Cream of tartar: adds volume to the whipped egg whites.
Granulated sugar: adds sweetness and gives the marshmallow fluff a good texture.
Water: add it at room temperature.
Honey: a healthier substitute for corn syrup.
Vanilla extract: for delicious flavor.

How to Make Marshmallow Fluff

It’s time to cook! Make this marshmallow fluff without corn syrup at home, and you’ll forget about the store-bought jar. Check out the process:

Beat the egg whites
Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
Make the honey mixture
Bring sugar, water, and honey to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes.
Combine
Slowly combine the honey mixture with the whipped egg whites. Add vanilla and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Marshmallow fluff is ready!

glass bowl of homemade marshmallow fluff with a whisk sitting on top of the bowl

Storing Homemade Marshmallow Fluff

You can store this homemade marshmallow fluff in an airtight container or sealed jar in the cabinet for up to one week.

How to Use Marshmallow Fluff

I told you how much I loved the nostalgic fluffernutter sandwich when I was a kid and now I enjoy this treat with my kids using this homemade marshmallow fluff to make it!

We also use it to assemble these easy S’mores pop tarts or as a topping for pancakes, waffles, french toast, and homemade fruit cups. Yummy!

Homemade Marshmallow Fluff

Servings: 20 (1 ¼ cups)

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

This easy homemade Marshmallow Fluff recipe is made using real ingredients and without corn syrup.

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Ingredients

3 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
⅔ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup room-temperature water
¾ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Beat the eggs:

In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar for about 5 minutes until soft peaks form.

Make the honey mixture:

Put the sugar, water, and honey into a saucepan, and bring it to a boil.
Clip on a candy thermometer, and cook until 246F, about 5 minutes or so. Remove from the heat.

Combine:

Turn the beaters on low speed, and slowly drizzle the honey mixture into the egg whites.
Once fully incorporated, add the vanilla, turn the speed to high, and beat the mixture until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes.
Store in your cabinet for up to a week, and enjoy!