Experiment: Make your own marshmallows!

Objective: Determine the ratio of sugar to corn syrup that produces the best-tasting and best-textured marshmallow.

Areas of Science: Food Science

Difficulty: Intermediate medium

Time required: Short (2-5 days)

Prerequisites: None

Material availability: Readily available

Cost: Very Low (under $20)

Safety: Be careful when heating syrup in the saucepan. Adult supervision is required.

Credits: Kristin Strong, Science Buddies; Teisha Rowland, PhD, Science Buddies