# Savory Marshmallow Bites This Savory Appetizer Re-Imagines a Salty, Open-Faced Version of S'mores By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-appetizer References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/08/savory-open-faced-smores-with-pistachio-marshmallows/) This savory appetizer is in fact a new spin on an [open-faced s'more](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoreos). Created by Jessica of the food blog How Sweet It Is, the salty s'mores are made with homemade [pistachio marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-roast-mallows). Instead of using a graham cracker, this recipe calls for a regular cracker, such as pita chips. The miniature sandwich also consists of melted havarti cheese, a tangy sun dried pepper, a sweet and salty marshmallow and a balsamic glaze drizzle. The bites can hardly be called a s'more, but are really more of a [marshmallow-based snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mallow-poppers). If you want to attempt the savory appetizer at home, you will need ingredients like roasted pistachios, powdered sugar and gelatin just for the marshmallows. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Savory Marshmallows:** Opportunity to create unique and innovative savory marshmallow flavors and products. - **Re-imagined S'mores:** Opportunity to explore different flavor profiles and ingredients for re-imagined savory s'more treats. - **Alternative Snack Options:** Opportunity to develop and market alternative savory snack options using unconventional ingredients like marshmallows. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to capitalize on the growing demand for unique and adventurous snack options. - **Confectionery:** Opportunity for confectionery companies to expand their product offerings by introducing savory marshmallows and snacks. - **Flavor Innovation:** Opportunity for flavor innovation companies to collaborate with food manufacturers in creating new and unconventional flavor combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisan S'mores Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoagie.md) - [Chocolate Chip Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-speckled-marshmallow.md) - [Nutritious Campfire Confection Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-snack.md) - [Overstuffed S'mores Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-sandwiches.md) - [Roasted Oyster Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoyster.md) - [S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-ramen.md) - [Nostalgic Campfire Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-smores-cookie.md) - [Campfire Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-cookie-bonbite-sandwich.md) - [Minty Marshmallow Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mallow-poppers.md)