Pastila is an original Russian delicacy that was invented in Kolomna. You can read more about the history of this dessert and the etymology of its name here.
The main product for the production of marshmallows is apples, or rather, a puree based on them. But over time, many recipes for its preparation from other fruits and berries were invented. Usually they are processed fresh, but we suggest you try making a delicacy from a seemingly non-standard raw material - jam. This is probably the fastest and easiest way to try homemade marshmallows. See for yourself!
Apricot jam marshmallow recipe
You will need:
- 250 g jam;
- powdered sugar.
The raw materials must be transferred to a pressure cooker; the heat spreads more evenly in it than in a regular pan, which avoids burning. Place the container on low heat. Add as much powdered sugar to the jam as needed so that the mass becomes viscous during the heating process.
Next, you need to prepare a baking sheet - cover it with baking paper, lightly grease it with vegetable oil. Spread the fruit mixture in an even layer about 5mm thick and place in the oven overnight, leaving the door slightly ajar. The temperature for drying should be 60-80 o C.
Cut the finished marshmallow into strips, roll in powdered sugar and store in paper bags or glass containers.
Plum jam pastille with nuts
You will need:
- 1 jar of apricot jam;
- 200 g walnuts.
This recipe does not involve cooking, but for it the raw materials you use should not contain large pieces of fruit, and also be thick enough.
Place a sheet of parchment or silicone baking mat on a baking sheet. Evenly distribute the jam in a thin layer and put it in the oven for 6 hours, setting the temperature to 60 o C. To ensure that the marshmallow dries and does not bake, leave the oven door slightly open. The finished product will have a dense consistency.
Grind the nuts using a blender or meat grinder, pour them onto warm marshmallow, cover the top with baking paper and roll with a rolling pin. After this, roll the delicacy into a tube and cut into portions.
There is an alternative option for preparing such marshmallows - using an electric dryer. In this case, the jam is also placed on parchment in the compartments of the device and processed for 10 hours at a temperature of 40-60 o C.
Jam pastille
You will need:
- homemade jam or preserves;
- vegetable oil.
The fastest way to prepare such a dessert. Grease a wide container suitable for a microwave oven with a small amount of oil and place a few millimeters of jam in it. To do this, you can also successfully use the glass tray that comes with each microwave.
Set the oven power to 600 W and process the marshmallow for 10 minutes 3 times with short breaks. It is important to ensure that the treat dries evenly and does not burn. Therefore, after each cycle it is necessary to check its condition.
When the marshmallow becomes elastic, cool it and cut it into pieces of the desired shape and size.
Important! Do not use store-bought jam. Due to various additives, when heated, it quickly turns into caramel.
Good luck in your culinary creativity and enjoy your tea!
The history of world cooking knows thousands of recipes for sweet dishes and desserts. There are original ones, invented by modern confectioners, and traditional ones, characteristic of a particular country or locality. Pastila is a dish based on apples, egg whites and sugar. Three simple ingredients help create not only a tasty, but also a very healthy dish.
Fruit marshmallows are a healthy sweet that is suitable for girls and young children who are losing weight. Pastila is prepared only from fruits and berries, with or without the addition of a small amount of sugar. This is the case when sweets are not only not harmful, but also healthy. After all, all the benefits of vitamins, microelements and fruit fiber remain.
Pastila can be purchased ready-made. Now this delicacy is very popular and you can buy it not only in specialized stores, but also in any supermarket. Or you can cook it yourself. This is done very simply and quickly, and the cost of homemade marshmallows will be several times lower.
How to make apple marshmallow at home - photo recipe
To make marshmallows, you only need apples, berries such as cranberries and a little sugar. First you need to make the base - thick fruit and berry puree. The base must contain berries or fruits rich in pectin, not watery, such as apples or plums. But as a flavoring additive, you can use absolutely any berries to your taste.
Cooking time: 23 hours 0 minutes
Quantity: 1 serving
Ingredients
- Apples, berries: 1 kg
- Sugar: to taste
Cooking instructions
To prepare the puree, peel the apples and clean out the insides. Cut the apples into small pieces and place in a saucepan.
If the berries have rough skin or seeds, then it is better to rub them through a sieve so that only a delicate berry puree gets into the marshmallow. To do this, first grind the berries in a blender or meat grinder.
Then rub this mass through a sieve.
The cake will remain in the sieve, and the homogeneous puree will fall into the pan with the apples.
Add some sugar.
Without adding water, cook the apples with berry puree over low heat until soft.
Grind the contents of the pan until smooth. If you used juicy berries, then boil the puree a little until thick.
Cover a baking sheet with parchment. The quality of the parchment is key. If you are not sure about it, grease the parchment with a small amount of vegetable oil.
Place the fruit mixture on parchment and distribute evenly over the entire area. The thickness of the fruit layer should be only a few millimeters, then the marshmallow will dry quickly.
Place the baking sheet in the oven, turn it on at 50-70 degrees for 20 minutes. Then turn off the oven and open it slightly. After a few hours, repeat the warm-up. As a result, you need to dry the mass to the point where it becomes a single layer and will not break or tear.
You can check this by lifting the corner. The pastille should easily come off in a single layer. Usually the marshmallow dries in 1-2 days until it is ready.
When the marshmallow dries, cut it into convenient size layers directly on the parchment.
Homemade Belev pastila - a classic recipe
Belevskaya marshmallow has been one of the hallmarks of the Tula region for the last one hundred and fifty years. For its preparation, only Antonov apples are used, which give the finished dessert a surprisingly delicate taste with a slight sourness and aroma.
The proposed recipe contains a small amount of ingredients; the preparation process is simple, but quite time-consuming. Fortunately, time is needed to dry the marshmallow and bring it to the desired condition; the participation of a cook is practically not required. Sometimes she will need to go to the oven to monitor how the process is going and not miss the moment of readiness.
Ingredients:
- Apples (Antonovka variety) – 1.5-2 kg.
- Egg white – 2 pcs.
- Granulated sugar – 1 tbsp.
Cooking algorithm:
- Antonov apples must be thoroughly washed and removed from stems and seeds. Peeling is not necessary since the applesauce will still need to be passed through a sieve.
- Place the apples in a fireproof container and place in the oven, heated to a temperature of 170-180 degrees. As soon as the apples “float”, remove from the oven and pass through a sieve.
- Add half the norm of granulated sugar to the apple mass. Beat with a broom or blender.
- In a separate container, using a mixer, beat the whites with sugar, first only the whites, then, continuing to beat, add sugar (the second half) a spoonful. The protein should increase in volume several times; readiness is determined, as housewives say, by “hard peaks” (protein slides do not blur).
- Set aside 2-3 tablespoons of whipped egg white and stir the rest into the applesauce.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper, place a fairly thin layer on it, and place in the oven to dry. Oven temperature is 100 degrees, drying time is about 7 hours, the door should be slightly open.
- After this, carefully separate the marshmallow from the paper, cut it into 4 parts, coat with the remaining protein, stack the layers on top of each other and put them in the oven again, this time for 2 hours.
- The marshmallow turns out to be very light, aromatic, and can be stored for a long time (if, of course, you hide it from your household).
Kolomna pastila recipe
Kolomna, according to various archival sources, is the birthplace of marshmallow. For several centuries it was produced in fairly large volumes and sold in various regions of the Russian Empire and abroad. Then production died out, the traditions were almost lost, and only at the end of the twentieth century Kolomna confectioners restored the recipes and technologies. You can prepare Kolomna pastila at home.
Ingredients:
- Apples (best sour, autumn, Antonov type) - 2 kg.
- Sugar – 500 gr.
- Chicken protein - from 2 eggs.
Cooking algorithm:
- The rules are almost the same as in the previous recipe. Wash the apples and pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Remove the core from each and place on a baking sheet (previously lined with parchment or foil). Bake until softened, being careful not to burn.
- Scoop out the apple pulp with a spoon; you can rub it through a sieve to make more puree. It needs to be squeezed out, you can use a colander and gauze; the less juice remains in the puree, the sooner the drying process will take place.
- Beat the applesauce until fluffy, gradually adding sugar (or powdered sugar). Separately, beat the egg whites with half the amount of sugar and carefully combine with the apple mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with high sides with foil, lay out the mixture, and place in the oven to dry (for 6-7 hours at 100 degrees).
- The finished dish should be sprinkled with powdered sugar, cut into portioned squares, and carefully transferred to a dish. You can invite your family to a tasting!
How to make marshmallows without sugar
Some housewives make sure that the dishes for their beloved household members are not only tasty, but also healthy. It is for such cases that the sugar-free apple marshmallow recipe is suitable. Of course, this option cannot be called classic, but this recipe is a solution for dessert lovers who track the calorie content of their dishes and want to lose weight.
Ingredients:
- Apples (Antonovka variety) – 1 kg.
Cooking algorithm:
- Wash the apples, dry them with a paper or regular cotton towel, and cut them into 4 parts. Remove the stalk and seeds.
- Place on low heat, simmer, and use an immersion blender to grind the “floating” apples into puree.
- The resulting puree must be passed through a sieve to remove the apple peel and remaining seeds. Using a mixer (blender), beat until fluffy.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper and spread the aromatic apple mixture in a fairly thin layer.
- Heat the oven. Reduce temperature to 100 degrees. The drying process continues for at least 6 hours with the door ajar.
- But then such marshmallow can be stored, wrapped in parchment, for quite a long time, unless, of course, children find out about it.
