Don't be fooled by their similar appearance. Saltines and graham crackers may look almost identical to each other, but swapping the two makes a significant difference in the world of s'mores. Aptly implied by the name, saltines feature an intensely sharp saltiness that cuts right through the marshmallow and chocolate's sugary haze. S'mores are often super rich to a fault, but with saltines paving the way, you're instead left with layer after layer of sweet and salty unraveling into each other.
What's Bonfire Night without some toasty, gooey marshmallows? And it's only right to have them in a s'more, the American classic that's also now part of the festivities over on this side of the pond. Digestive biscuits are typically the go-to, but I like to add extra flavour, depth and texture by using ginger oaty biscuits instead. These are quick to put together and don't require any chilling.
Watermelon s'mores are a refreshing alternative to traditional s'mores, using watermelon slices as the base instead of graham crackers, making them ideal for hot summer days.