I Need Help Altering A Recipe.....

[Guest AutumnE]

I want to make pecan rolls, here's the recipe-

2 cups marshmallow creme

1 lb confectioner's sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 tsp butter flavoring

1 14 oz package caramels

2 tablespoons heavy cream

chopped pecans

Combine marshmallow creme, sugar, vanilla and butter flavoring. Knead until all sugar is thoroughly blended. Shape into 8 rolls. Wrap each in plastic and freeze. Melt caramels and heavy cream in the top of a double boiler. Dip frozen candy rolls in melted caramel and roll in chopped pecans. Store in a cool and dry place. Makes 8 rolls.

My question is do you think regular butter would substitute for butter flavoring. Are there any butter flavorings that are gluten free? Is marshmallow creme gluten free? I think its not but Im not sure. I heard marshmallow fluff was, is it the same texture as the creme? Im hoping it will work for a substitute.

Thanks

Autumn

[TinkerbellSwt]

I dont know about the butter flavor, but I believe Marshmallow Fluff is marshmallow creme. I know Marshmallow Fluff is gluten free.

[tarnalberry]

Ditto tinkerbell on the marshmallow, and check the extracts aisle for the butter... I don't think that subbing in butter will give you the same flavor, but you can try it. You may also be able to find 'butter flavor' where you buy popcorn, and there's a decent chance it'll be gluten free (if ... 'ugh' in the health department )

[jerseyangel]

You could try McCormicks for the butter flavoring--I use their vanilla, but have not personally checked any other extracts. They will clearly list any gluten, though--so you'd just need to read the label.

[Nantzie]

Doesn't McCormick makes those flavors? I know the Vanilla I get is McCormick. If I remember right, McCormick is one of the companies who will fully disclose any allergens.

I went to their website, and although they don't have a gluten-free list, they did say what the ingredients of the Imitation Butter Flavor is:

Ingredients

WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, AND FD&C YELLOW 5.

Here's the link to their 800 number.

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Personally, based on that ingredient list, and the company, I'd consider this a safe product.

Nancy

[RiceGuy]

I read caramel coloring can contain gluten, so I'd be concerned about caramel too. I've never looked at what that's actually made from.

[Guest AutumnE]

Thanks so much, when I go out tomorrow I'll pick up the mccormick's butter flavoring and marshmallow fluff.

Riceguy- If I remember correctly I think kraft caramels are gluten free. I wont be eating them due to my corn allergy But I'm making them for my daughter and my dh. Since it makes 8 I'll probably send some over to my mom and dad, they havent had them for awhile.

[amybeth]

AutumnE -

Please let us know if the Kraft Caramels and Butter Flavoring actually turn out gluten-free - and how the recipe goes. They sound good! Thanks.

[Tabz]

if its jet puffed brand then no

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this is safe thow

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[kareng]

This is a really old thread. Product info may have changed. The original posters likely haven't been on this sight in years.