Who knew apples could do something so deliciously strange?
I’ve seen a lot of so-called “magic” recipes come and go, but this one stopped me mid-scroll. Apples and gelatin turning into … marshmallows? Not apple-flavored marshmallows, but actual apples doing the heavy lifting. It felt improbable in a way I couldn’t resist, so I had to try it for myself.
While the result isn’t quite the pillowy, sticky confection you might know if you’ve made homemade marshmallows, it’s arguably more interesting. It’s like a blend of marshmallow, sponge and a very well-behaved cloud. My kids demolished an entire pan in a day, fully convinced they’d struck dessert gold, unaware they were essentially eating apples the whole time.
What are two-ingredient apple marshmallows?
These viral “marshmallows” are cooked apples whipped with gelatin until they develop a fluffy, structured form.
The process starts simply. Peel and cube a few apples, then cook them down with a bit of water until they’re soft enough to collapse under a spoon. From there, you blend them into a smooth, old-fashioned applesauce.
That’s where things take a turn.
Once gelatin is added and the mixture hits a stand mixer (this is where my trusty KitchenAid earns its keep), it begins to change—slowly at first, then all at once. After about 15 minutes of whipping, the mixture thickens, lightens and eventually holds stiff peaks, much like meringue. When spread into a pan and left to set for a couple of hours, it firms up and becomes sliceable.
Visually, they check all the marshmallow boxes. Texture-wise, though, they chart their own course.
How to Make Apple Marshmallows at Home
If you’re curious (and you should be), this is one of those low-effort, high-reward kitchen projects that feels a little like a science experiment in the best way.
Ingredients:
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