A marshmallow roaster is a tool used to hold marshmallows over a fire. Professionally made roasters are designed for camping and can hold multiple marshmallows. Roasted marshmallows can be eaten alone or used to make s’mores with graham crackers and chocolate. Caution should be used when handling roasters.
A marshmallow roaster is a long, fork-like device used to hold marshmallows while a person browns them over an open flame. It’s easy for one person to make a makeshift marshmallow roaster out of a stick, but the marshmallow can slip off if not securely fastened. Professionally made roasters designed for camping are built to keep marshmallows in place. Many of the roasters sold at sporting goods stores also have long handles with the ability to extend, so users don’t have to stand too close to a campfire.
There are a few smaller types of marshmallow candle holders intended for indoor use. This style can be useful if a person likes to place roasted marshmallows on top of a sundae or other dessert. Mini marshmallows can be roasted and added to cups of hot cocoa before serving drinks to guests.
Families who are planning a camping trip or other outdoor vacation often purchase a marshmallow roaster to take along. Many roasters have the capacity to hold multiple marshmallows, making it easy for parents who are preparing roasted marshmallows for more than one child. Some marshmallow sticks on the market are even safe for older children to handle on their own with parental supervision.
People of all ages should use caution when using a marshmallow roaster. It is important for a person to read the instructions on the roasting stick packaging. Some types of roasters recommend that the user pry the marshmallow off the stick with their hands — rather than trying to bite into it — to avoid getting burned or getting poked in the mouth.
Roasted marshmallows can be eaten on their own or used as part of another treat. One of the most popular marshmallow treats is the blackberry. Campers who want to make s’mores need to be sure to pack graham crackers and candy bars along with their marshmallows and roasting sticks. Once a marshmallow has finished browning, a person can carefully slide it onto a piece of graham cracker with a piece of chocolate on top. When the marshmallow is set, the person can place another graham cracker piece on top and a s’more is ready to eat.
A classic s’more is made from a plain, toasted full-sized marshmallow, plain crackers, and milk chocolate. Campers can go all out and make different kinds of s’mores. Possible variations include using chocolate or cinnamon graham crackers or lighting up the inside of the s’more using white chocolate or a flavored marshmallow.
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