How to Make Homemade Peeps
Whisk together only 1/2 of the cold water with the 2 packets of unflavored gelatin powder., Before you start to mix anything else, spray your peeps mold pan and set that aside as well., Heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches 240° F...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Whisk together only 1/2 of the cold water with the 2 packets of unflavored gelatin powder.
After 2-3 minutes of whisking, set the bowl aside. , Find a medium-sized bowl and mix the rest of the 1/4 cup of water, 1/2 cup of light corn syrup, 1 pinch of salt, and the 3/4 cup of white sugar., Put it back into the medium-sized bowl and continue to mix (use a mixer)this time you're going to add the mixture of cold water and the 2 packets of gelatin powder together, set the mixer on high and mix for 10-12 minutes, make sure to mix until the mixture is lukewarm and fluffy. take a spoon and fill up the peep molds. (Or if it's easier, use a piping bag if you're going to use a piping bag make sure to scrape the mixture into the piping bag immediately, then fill the molds)., After letting them sit, gently and carefully remove the peeps.
Use the 1/2 cup of colored sanding sugar to roll the peeps in.
To add faces use and melt the 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips, after melting the chocolate chips put the melted chocolate into a small plastic bag, use scissors and cut a small piece off the corner of the bag, (Use the corner of the bag to make the peep's face)., A batch of homemade peeps make great Easter/Christmas gifts! Give a thumbs up if it helped! -
Step 2: Before you start to mix anything else
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Step 3: spray your peeps mold pan and set that aside as well.
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Step 4: Heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches 240° F. Then remove it from the heat.
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Step 5: Let the peeps sit for 10-15 minutes.
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Step 6: Serve and enjoy!
Detailed Guide
After 2-3 minutes of whisking, set the bowl aside. , Find a medium-sized bowl and mix the rest of the 1/4 cup of water, 1/2 cup of light corn syrup, 1 pinch of salt, and the 3/4 cup of white sugar., Put it back into the medium-sized bowl and continue to mix (use a mixer)this time you're going to add the mixture of cold water and the 2 packets of gelatin powder together, set the mixer on high and mix for 10-12 minutes, make sure to mix until the mixture is lukewarm and fluffy. take a spoon and fill up the peep molds. (Or if it's easier, use a piping bag if you're going to use a piping bag make sure to scrape the mixture into the piping bag immediately, then fill the molds)., After letting them sit, gently and carefully remove the peeps.
Use the 1/2 cup of colored sanding sugar to roll the peeps in.
To add faces use and melt the 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips, after melting the chocolate chips put the melted chocolate into a small plastic bag, use scissors and cut a small piece off the corner of the bag, (Use the corner of the bag to make the peep's face)., A batch of homemade peeps make great Easter/Christmas gifts! Give a thumbs up if it helped!
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