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    Campfire S’mores

    Published: May 12, 2023 · Leave a Comment

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    Campfire s’mores are easy and quick to make. Go beyond the basics and try some other variations to make your s’more even tastier!

    Three campfire smores stacked on top of each other.

    Did you grow up making s’mores?

    For many children over the last hundred years, it’s been a cozy tradition around the campfire. For others, the introduction to this sticky treat came much later in life.

    If by chance you’ve never made s’mores before, this tutorial is for you! Campfire s’mores are easy and only take a few minutes to put together. We’ll also look at a few variations to add more flavor to your s’more.

    What Gear Do I Need for S’mores?

    Good news! S’more making requires a minimum of equipment. All you really need is a skewer for roasting the marshmallow and some plates or napkins.

    Extendable marshmallow sticks are a great option.

    You will, of course, need to have a campfire built. Marshmallows are best roasted over hot coals, so you may want to let the fire diminish a little. With too big of a flame, they’re liable to get burned.

    Can I Make S’mores Without a Campfire?

    It’s the toastiness of a fire-roasted marshmallow that makes s’mores so good.

    Technically, though, if you don’t have a campfire, you could put the marshmallows on a baking sheet and use your oven’s broiler to get a similar result.

    Want to make other traditional campfire favorites? Try hot chocolate with peanut butter whiskey, hot dogs with peppers and onions, chili, or burgers (with grilled avocado).

    Can S’mores Be Gluten Free?

    Yes, they can! Just swap in gluten-free graham crackers, and you’re good to go.

    How to Make Campfire S’mores

    Assemble your ingredients: graham crackers, chocolate bars, marshmallows, and any extra toppings you’re using.

    Packages of graham crackers and dark and milk chocolate.
    Graham Crackers + Chocolate Bars

    Optional add-ins could include peanut butter, freeze-dried (or fresh!) strawberries, or banana chips.

    Jar of peanut butter and packages of banana chips and freeze dried strawberries.
    Fruit + Peanut Butter

    I like to put all of it in a basket and then let people rummage through and decide what type to make for themselves.

    Packages of marshmallows, peanut butter, chocolate, and dried fruit in basket.
    S’more Making Basket

    Break a graham cracker into two squares. On top of one of the squares, place a square of chocolate and, optionally, fruit or peanut butter.

    Graham cracker with chocolate and dried fruit next to graham cracker with toasted marshmallows.
    S’more with Freeze Dried Strawberries

    Next, place one or two marshmallows on a skewer, and roast them over indirect heat.

    Ideally, the marshmallow will be golden on all sides, but it can take some practice to get a consistent level of browning!

    Toasted marshmallows on roasting stick above campfire.
    Roast Marshmallows Until Golden

    Once your marshmallow is ready, slide it off the skewer onto a graham cracker square.

    Graham cracker with banana chips and chocolate next to graham cracker with toasted marshmallow.
    S’more with Banana Chips

    To keep fingers away from the hot surface of the marshmallow, I like to lay the skewered marshmallow on top of the graham cracker/chocolate base, place the other graham cracker on top, and then pull the whole thing away from the skewer.

    The marshmallow will begin to just slightly melt the chocolate. Yum! Enjoy right away, and see if you’re tempted to have – ahem – s’more!

    Campfire smore on plate with campfire in background.
    Three campfire smores stacked on top of each other.
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    Campfire S’mores

    Campfire s'mores are easy and quick to make. Go beyond the basics and try some other variations to make your s'more even tastier!
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Prep Time2 minutes mins
    Cook Time3 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1 person
    Calories: 198kcal
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    Equipment

    • Campfire
    • Marshmallow skewers

    Ingredients

    Basic S'more:

    • 1 graham cracker, broken into two squares
    • 1 dark or milk chocolate square, or use more
    • 1 marshmallow (or use 2)

    Optional Toppings/Variations

    • peanut butter
    • freeze dried strawberries, or use fresh
    • banana chips

    Instructions

    • Prepare s’more by arranging a square of chocolate and any optional toppings on a graham cracker square before roasting the marshmallow.
      Packages of graham crackers and dark and milk chocolate.
    • Roast the marshmallows over indirect heat near the campfire until marshmallow is golden.
      Add marshmallow to graham cracker, and close the s’more sandwich. Eat immediately.
      Toasted marshmallows on roasting stick above campfire.

    Notes

    Nutritional information is for the basic s’more and does not include any optional toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 198kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 20g (7%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 24mg (1%) | Potassium: 204mg (6%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 11g (12%) | Vitamin A: 11IU | Calcium: 22mg (2%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)
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    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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