Aug. 30: National Toasted Marshmallow Day

by: Gene Morse

Posted: Aug 30, 2023 / 08:00 AM EDT

Updated: Aug 23, 2023 / 01:42 PM EDT

(WWTI) – Grab the edible pillows and light the fire it’s National Toasted Marshmallow Day.

Although scholars cite ancient Egypt as the marshmallow starting point, its exact date has been lost to history. Ancient Egyptians made marshmallows around 2000 B.C. by extracting the sap from the root of a plant called ‘Althaea officinalis.’ The marshmallow-making process was extremely tedious and laborious in nature meaning the final product was served only to royalty and gods, making it off-limits for the public.

Over the centuries, the marshmallow went through a few changes; from being produced by hand in the 1800’s to being produced using machines in the 1900’s marshmallows were enjoyed by many people. The key ingredient was also replaced with gelatin or corn starch as the latter made the process easier and faster.

Good Morning America has the recipe for a S’mores Blondie Pie:

Ingredients:

Directions:

Happy National Toasted Marshmallow Day!

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