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Stovetop S’Mores: Gooey, Salty, Melty Mess

09/12/13 | chocolate, dessert, no-bake, salt, sweet

Stovetop S'Mores

Ahhh, The Great Outdoors. It’s been a while since I’ve been away from the city lights. Several years BD (Before Daisy), we went on a fishing trip with friends. A river ran behind our little cabin. The only sounds were of rustling leaves, the gurgling of water, the snap of twigs under foot. Little birds bounced from branch to branch, chirping. It was heavenly.

There was a fire pit with chairs around it nearby and all I could think about was the fresh pine scent perfuming the air, the night sky flooded with sparkling stars and the crackling glow of a smoky campfire… I loved it so much that it made me think about how fire pits can bring alive your garden. It would be a great edition, especially when it comes to cooking. I’ll have to look into this a bit more.

…and ooey, gooey, crunchy, smoky sweet s’mores. 

stovetop smores

Crispy, burnt white marshmallow squooshed over a thin piece of chocolate, sandwiched between graham crackers. I was happier than a pig in mud! Fast-forward to this morning. I got to the office, coffee in hand, settled in and started work. Then, it hit me.

The more I ignored them, the louder the little voices in my head called. But, where was I going to get a campfire now? Well, you know how I love to use my gas stove for roasting peppers… It was time for a little experiment.

stovetop smores
 

Luckily, there’s a fire station near our house.

 
stovetop smores

Marshmallows are in top form when properly incinerated. Nutella replaced the traditional chocolate. And, saltines stood in for graham crackers. They cut the sweetness so that the chocolate and marshmallows stand out. A bit of salt is nice, too, don’t you think?

stovetop smores

The results were FABULOUS.

Stovetop S’Mores
You’ll need a gas stove for this one or a backyard fire pit.

Makes 20 

1 jar Nutella
20 jumbo marshmallows
40 saltine crackers
2-3 bamboo skewers

Line crackers, flat side up on a tray, in pairs.
Slather half a teaspoon (or more) of Nutella onto one cracker in each pair.
Skewer a marshmallow and roast over the fire of a stove burner.
Be very careful not to set the house on fire.
Once the marshmallow catches fire, blow out the flame and put it over 
the Nutella, cover with a cracker and pull the skewer out.

Repeat.

Repeat.

Repeat.

Eat.

Repeat.

Share.

Eat.

Repeat.

Stacks and stacks are quick to appear and to disappear.

 
Necessity is the mother of all invention.
 
This is a brilliant idea for a rainy day trapped inside with bored little ones
or after a long day at the office on Ordinary Tuesday.
stovetop smores
 
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Comments

  1. valentina maria kenney wein says

    September 12, 2013 at 05:58

    You make me want to go buy a tent and head off into the wilderness — with a bag of marshmallow and a jar of Nutella! And yes, a bit of salt is VERY nice!

  2. Zoe says

    September 12, 2013 at 05:59

    Hi Coco,

    Your stacks of gooey mess look delicious!!! Can I a taller stack, please?

    Zoe

  3. Guru Uru says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:30

    I saw this and immediately hit (smashed) the pin button. You are killing me with yumminess 😀

    Cheers
    CCU

  4. Colette Joseph says

    September 12, 2013 at 19:27

    You know, V, that's not a bad idea…we can always go camping in our own backyard. That might be just the ticket for this w/end!

  5. Colette Joseph says

    September 12, 2013 at 19:27

    Comin' right up! xo

  6. Colette Joseph says

    September 12, 2013 at 19:27

    Haahaa So glad, Chippy. Hope you make them. They're a very American treat.
    xoxo

  7. ugoigo says

    September 12, 2013 at 20:12

    Gooey deliciousness!! Does this have to fall into the dessert category.. or can I enjoy it as my main dinner entree 🙂

  8. Andrea_TheKitchenLioness says

    September 13, 2013 at 06:52

    Colette, I love your marshmallow “on fire” and your stacks of gooey sweetness makes my mouth water. Who would have thought that stovetop marshmallows, nutella, and saltines make such a great snack! Fun post, my dear Colette!

  9. cquek says

    September 13, 2013 at 08:13

    All I need to do is to visit you!

  10. Colette Joseph says

    September 13, 2013 at 22:50

    They're great for dinner.
    I won't tell your mom. 😉 xo

  11. Colette Joseph says

    September 13, 2013 at 22:51

    I do love them burnt, Andrea!
    These are awesome. I'm going to make a big batch for the kids' sleepover tom.
    Hope you try them this w/end. oxo

  12. Colette Joseph says

    September 13, 2013 at 22:51

    Welcome, Cquek. Thanks for stopping by!

  13. Kim Bee says

    September 14, 2013 at 05:43

    Ha, I love this. I have a gas stove so I make smores over it often. Or I just toast marshmallows on a fondue fork over the range. So fun.

  14. Soni says

    September 14, 2013 at 22:18

    Oh thats surely going to drive my kids crazy!Cannot wait to try 🙂

  15. Colette Joseph says

    September 15, 2013 at 23:47

    Just made a huge batch last nite for my niece & nephew. It was a hit!

  16. Colette Joseph says

    September 15, 2013 at 23:48

    Soni, your kids will love these!

  17. Deeba PAB says

    September 17, 2013 at 14:55

    Holy YUM! We are a gas stove country right here in India. Gona make some soon!

  18. Colette Joseph says

    September 17, 2013 at 16:57

    Hi, Deeba. Thanks for checking in. Glad you're going to try these. xo

  19. Mary Callan says

    September 18, 2013 at 00:20

    What great smores!! SOOOOOOOOOOOOO delicious – love the use of Nutella!!
    mary x

  20. Colette Joseph says

    September 18, 2013 at 05:39

    Can't go wrong with Nutella, Mary! xo

  21. Linda Primmer says

    September 19, 2013 at 04:06

    A very gooey mess, but oh so yummy. Thanks for the recipe. I now am thinking about my childhood camping adventures. From your newest follower, Linda

  22. Colette Joseph says

    September 19, 2013 at 17:40

    Hi, Linda. Welcome! Let me know what you think of these s'mores. They get gobbled up quickly @ our house…

  23. Andrea_TheKitchenLioness says

    September 20, 2013 at 06:38

    …and your new banner looks absolutely adorable, dear Colette! Hope that the sleepover went well too!

  24. Asha Shivakumar says

    September 20, 2013 at 15:47

    Holy cow, I want one now. It's been a while since I visited your space, and glad that you went for it in your kitchen. Love the burnt goodness.

  25. Colette Joseph says

    September 20, 2013 at 17:07

    It was a lot of fun, Andrea, but time flew too fast.

    Thanks! So glad you like the new banner. Have a great w/end! xo

  26. Colette Joseph says

    September 20, 2013 at 17:07

    Thanks for stopping by, Asha. Hope you enjoy some s'mores this w/end!

  27. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory) says

    September 22, 2013 at 11:10

    This gooey mess looks wonderful, so irresistible!

  28. Cocoa and Lavender says

    September 22, 2013 at 20:17

    I remember toasting marshmallows on the electric burner in our apartment when we first moved here. I don't know what possessed us to do this, as we didn't make s'mores! I think the use of saltines is totally brilliant! You are phenomenal, dear friend! xo, David

  29. Audra | The Baker Chick says

    September 23, 2013 at 14:33

    Your new header looks great Coco!! Also these S'mores are to die for- perfect for a brisk fall night!

  30. Colette Joseph says

    September 23, 2013 at 16:09

    That's the problem – can't stop eating them!

  31. Colette Joseph says

    September 23, 2013 at 16:10

    D, on an electric burner? How?
    The saltines work great b/c they cut the sweetness so you can taste the Nutella & 'mallows more. xoxo

  32. Colette Joseph says

    September 23, 2013 at 16:11

    Hello, pretty lady! Yes, they're so good now that the weather's starting to cool. xo

  33. vanillasugarblog says

    September 28, 2013 at 02:02

    I so need to try smores with saltines!!
    Why not? I mean it's perfect, the salt with all that goodness?

  34. Colette Joseph says

    September 28, 2013 at 04:10

    Oh, yes, very good!

  35. Sarah | The Sugar Hit says

    October 2, 2013 at 05:55

    Stovetop s'mores? A thousand times yes.

  36. Cheri Savory Spoon says

    August 12, 2015 at 15:00

    Hi Coco, love the glowing marshmellow, now I want one for breakfast……

  37. Colette Joseph says

    August 12, 2015 at 18:17

    Hi, Cheri.
    You're right – these would make a fab breakfast!

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