Marshmallow is said to have been given its name from the ancient Egyptians, who used the mallow root that grew in marshes along their river banks to make a confectionery sweetened

method Line the base of a 34 x 24 x 3.5 cm (131/2 x 91/2 x11/4 inch) tray with baking paper. Put 50 g (13/4 oz) of the caster sugar in a bowl. Stir in the pectin and citric acid. I