Gimme S'more! New Takes on the Classic Summer Dessert
By: Andrea Breitung
August 05, 2019
Category: Recreation
One of the best parts of camping is sitting around a crackling campfire and eating a yummy, gooey s’more (or five, in this author’s case).
The recipe is simple:
- Place two graham cracker squares next to each other.
- Put chocolate on top of one square.
- Put one or two marshmallows on a stick and roast over a campfire. Turn occasionally until golden brown or burnt (whichever your preference).
- Place roasted marshmallow(s) on the chocolate-covered graham cracker square.
- Cover with the other square to make a sandwich and enjoy!
The classic s’more is a decadent treat in itself, but if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, consider these options from some Three Rivers staff members:
- For more gourmet s’mores, use peanut butter cups, chocolate mints, or your favorite gourmet chocolate.
- Add some caramel! After you put a marshmallow on your roasting stick, add a square of caramel to the end. When you slide the marshmallow off the stick, the caramel will end up inside of it.
- Chocolate frosting, chocolate butter, and caramel topping/dip are great chocolate-bar alternatives that won’t melt all over.
- Use chocolate chip cookies or chocolate-striped cookies instead of graham crackers and chocolate.
- Campfire Cones and S’moritos; choose ingredients to suit your group’s palette!
Dietary Sensitivities and Preferences
Want to make s’mores but need alternatives for dietary restrictions and sensitivities? Give some of these options a try.
- Chocolate: Enjoy Life Foods makes chocolate bars that are gluten-, dairy- nut-, and soy-free.
- Graham crackers: Pamela’s Products make a graham cracker that is free of many allergens, and brown rice cakes are a vegan-friendly and allergen-free alternative, too (idea from Food Network)
- Marshmallows: The popular Jet Puffed Marshmallows are gluten-, dairy- and nut-free. Vegan alternatives include Dandies Marshmallows and Trader Joe’s Marshmallows.
Get Your Next S’mores Fix in Three Rivers
Looking for a reason to enjoy a s’more? National S'mores Day is August 10! Celebrate this delicious treat with us and:
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