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RVcircus
Explorer II
Dec 29, 2015

Electric S'mores Maker

So, we received an Electric S'mores Maker for Christmas and we were REALLY excited to give it a shot. The excitement was short lived once we opened the box though. It works, but just doesn't replicate the S'mores made over a good old flame and in my opinion is way over priced.

I'm thinking the good indoor S'more may be a pipe dream short of making them in the fireplace. Has anyone had any success with this or suggestions? Now that we hyped this thing up with the kids they'll stop at nothing to enjoy their favorite camping snack between trips.

If you've seen this product and have considered it checkout our video review.

https://youtu.be/SMUDD_D95Bc

We also have more thoughts on our blog.

http://www.rvcircus.com/sharper-image-electric-smores-marker-review/
  • Mfan's avatar
    Mfan
    Explorer
    Dec 29, 2015
    We use the gas stove in the kitchen if we need our "fix"
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Dec 29, 2015
    Sorry, I just can't wrap my head around the, "electronic S'mores Maker," concept.

    This is how S'mores are made.. Real wood campfire, real wood stick. There is no other way.

  • RVcircus's avatar
    RVcircus
    Explorer II
    Dec 29, 2015
    Our electric stove ruins that for us too. I'm thinking fireplace might be the best indoor solution.

    Mfan wrote:
    We use the gas stove in the kitchen if we need our "fix"
  • RVcircus's avatar
    RVcircus
    Explorer II
    Dec 29, 2015
    I will defy nature and eat s'mores in the house when it's snowing;)

    downtheroad wrote:
    Sorry, I just can't wrap my head around the, "electronic S'mores Maker," concept.

    This is how S'mores are made.. Real wood campfire, real wood stick. There is no other way.

  • SparkDr's avatar
    SparkDr
    Explorer
    Dec 29, 2015
    I saw this item on another forum a while back and decided to check the Amazon reviews and most of them seem to share a common response: It takes forever to heat up and never really gets hot enough to get a nice marshmallow "toast" going. Bummer...
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Dec 29, 2015
    Saw one in the store. I left it on the shelf.

    If not camping, .... really .... hold the marshmallow over the toaster from a fork. Does a GREAT job!
  • korbe's avatar
    korbe
    Explorer
    Dec 29, 2015
    For us, the process of making smores, and the environment surrounding it, is just as special (or even more so) as eating them. We have never had smores at home, but ALWAYS have them out campin. One more stat for going campin.
  • Steve_B_'s avatar
    Steve_B_
    Explorer
    Dec 29, 2015
    I know these aren't the same as campfire s'mores, but when I get desperate I use the microwave. Graham cracker bottom, chocolate, marshmallow - nuke about 10-15 seconds (depending on your microwave wattage) then top with the other graham cracker. The kids might enjoy this as the marshmallows get HUGE in the microwave.
  • RVcircus's avatar
    RVcircus
    Explorer II
    Dec 30, 2015
    Never thought about the microwave...I'll need to give that a shot.

    Steve B. wrote:
    I know these aren't the same as campfire s'mores, but when I get desperate I use the microwave. Graham cracker bottom, chocolate, marshmallow - nuke about 10-15 seconds (depending on your microwave wattage) then top with the other graham cracker. The kids might enjoy this as the marshmallows get HUGE in the microwave.

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