“You’re killing me Smalls! These are s’more’s stuff! Alrite now pay attention. First you take the graham, you stick the chocolate on the graham. Then you roast the ‘mallow. When the ‘mallows flaming… you stick it on the chocolate. Then cover with the other end. Then you scarf. Kind of messy, but good!” –Ham Porter, in the movie, The Sandlot
How to Make Smores
Camping trips allow us to spend time with family and friends while absorbing nature’s beauty. They’re also an opportunity to enjoy treats made with the help of a campfire. The most popular food tomake on a camping trip is a smore. A gooey smore is a fun, inexpensive treat. And enjoying a smore on a cool night in the company of loved ones makes a camping trip all the more memorable.
Smore Ingredients
How to Make Smores
Travelling to the grocery store and gathering the ingredients is the first step in making smores. You will need:
- A box of graham crackers
- A flat chocolate bar with several sections
- A bag of marshmallows
Choose your favorite brand and variety of each ingredient. If you prefer graham crackers with a cinnamon or honey flavor, take those along. If you prefer dark chocolate to any other kind, but dark chocolate. You can even buy marshmallows of various colors to pair with the traditional white variety.
Putting your own twist on the basic smore ingredients is half the fun.
For equipment, all you need is a metal skewer or a sturdy, clean stick.
How to Build a Perfect Smore
Creating smores is a wonderful way to top off a meal enjoyed with others around a campfire. And the process of building a smore is an easy one, allowing older and younger campers the chance to participate.
- Take out a graham cracker and split it in half.
- Break a section of the chocolate bar off and lay it on top of the graham cracker.
- Push a marshmallow onto the pointed end of a stick or a metal skewer.
- Hold the marshmallow over the flames and watch it darken. (Some people favor smores with marshmallows that are light brown while others like partially burnt ones. The color and taste of the finished marshmallow depends upon how much time it spends in the fire as well as the tastes of the person.)
- Drop the toasted marshmallow onto the piece of chocolate on the graham cracker.
- Cover the melting marshmallow with the second half of the graham cracker.
Remember that there is always the chance that your marshmallow will drop off the skewer or stick and fall into the fire. Don’t let that discourage you; it is all a part of learning to make smores. In fact, it may take a few attempts to become successful in placing the marshmallow on the skewer so it won’t be so quick to drop off.
Use your imagination in the process by experimenting with different types of chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows in order to discover the perfect smore recipe for your next camping expedition.
Making S’mores – A Final Thought
Making smores is a tradition for many families who look forward to a yearly camping trip to their favorite scenic area. In fact, smores are the highlight of the trip for many people. Young children can get into the act by taking out the graham crackers and chocolate while the grown-ups toast the marshmallows. Other campers may just prefer to sit back and enjoy the crackling fire as well as the aroma of melting marshmallows. Whether it is a camping trip shared with old friends or one experienced with family members, including smores on the menu is a scrumptious treat for everyone.
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