Is there anything more perfect than enjoying a s’more with your family next to a warm campfire on a chilly night? The joy of biting into the crisp graham cracker, the melty chocolate, and the toasty marshmallow — it can’t be beat. It’s a time-honored tradition, but if you can’t get away to the great outdoors, the next best thing is your backyard!
Patio Products USA has exactly what you need to spend s’more time with your family outdoors. Not everyone has time for camping, but anyone can make time to enjoy a classic dessert with their family!
How to Make S'mores on your Grill
When it comes to making s’mores at home, don’t settle for squishy, puffed-up microwave marshmallows. Go straight to the grill.
- Charcoal Grill S’mores
The secret to the perfect grilled smore on a charcoal grill is: don’t over do it. It doesn’t take a lot of heat to roast a marshmallow or melt a chocolate bar, so don’t pile on too much charcoal. A
small flame is enough, whether you’re just toasting the marshmallow or grilling the whole smore by wrapping it in aluminum foil to make a s’more packet.
- Gas Grill S’mores
The key to making the perfect s’mores on the grill is temperature, and gas grills give you even more control to make sure the s’mores are grilled evenly. A medium setting is all you need for the
marshmallows to achieve the crispy edges and soft, gooey inside that make s’mores so fun to eat, whether you’re using a skewer to toast the marshmallow or a foil packet to toast the whole s’more at once.
How to Make S’mores Over Your Fire Pit
If you want to really get the feel of camping, cooking your s’mores over your fire pit is a must. Gather the family around and roast those marshmallows over the flame, the way they’re meant to be.
Fire Pit S’mores
Now, strictly speaking, fire pits aren’t technically cooking implements. They are more often designated as a functional décor piece for your yard and usually lack some of the tools of a grill, though you can purchase grates to go over your pit
for grilling.
So we’re bending the rules a little. You will need to make sure that you properly clean the burner, fire media, and any other part of the fire pit that may have been exposed to crumbs or bits of burning marshmallow to make sure it stays in top
shape.
Like gas grills, fire pits frequently feature controls over how high the heat goes. While you have the appeal of roasting marshmallows over an open fire, keeping the fire on a lower heat setting can help reduce the chances of burning the ’mallows—a
great choice for toasting with younger kids. Check out our blog post for more information on fire pit basics and the 10 best backyard fire pits to buy.