For the marshmallow, place all of the ingredients in a large bowl set over a pan of simmering water (make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water), and whisk with an electric hand ...

Marshmallows are made by heating sugar to the ‘hard ball’ stage (ie. a temperature of 121-130C/250-266F). The melted sugar is combined with gelatine or gum arabic, colouring and flavouring ...