Zephyr represents a delightful Russian homemade marshmallows recipe, crafting confections that are not only light and fluffy but also melt in your mouth. After much dedication, I’ve perfected this recipe, ensuring the ideal, airy consistency using authentic ingredients (no need for jell-o), creating a delightful intense blackberry-lemon flavor. The alluring pinky-purple hue stems naturally from fresh blackberries, making these treats completely irresistible!

Comparing Zephyr to gourmet marshmallows is perhaps the closest reference. These surpass store-bought marshmallows by lightyears and serve as stunning additions to party dessert tables, whether it’s a shower, birthday, or a sophisticated tea party. Zephyr often steals the spotlight on a dessert table due to its exquisite presentation!

Ingredients for Blackberry Puree:

2 cups (or 8 oz or 250 grams) blackberries
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 egg white, room temperature

For the Agar Agar Syrup:

1/3 cup (75 ml) water
1 cup (200 grams) sugar
2 tsp (5 grams) agar agar*
Powdered Sugar to dust

*Agar agar is a plant-based thickener, akin to traditional unflavored gelatin derived from pork. Kosher-friendly, it doesn’t impart any aroma or flavor, especially when heated, making it an excellent choice! It’s readily available in natural and health-food stores such as Rosauers, Whole Foods, and is reasonably priced on Amazon.

How to Make Homemade Marshmallows (Zephyr):

1. In a medium saucepan, bring blackberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 Tbsp lemon juice to a simmer. Mash the berries and let them simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Then strain through a fine sieve, pressing on solids with a spatula. Scrape the back of the sieve to obtain 1/2 cup or 125 grams of puree. Chill the puree over an ice bath until cooled.