So I originally made these for the 4th of July but never got around to posting about them. Luckily they have become relevant again for two reasons. First: it is HOT in southern California. Like 90 degrees. So it still feels like summer, which makes summer treats appropriate. Second, and more importantly: yesterday was election day! I am so proud that our country spoke up and re-elected President Obama, and that same sex marriage has been protected in four states! AMERICA!!!!!

I am very saddened that Prop 37 which would have required food containing GMOs to be labeled as so did not pass, but this was just the beginning. The fight against GMOs will continue!

Anyway, these pies were so yummy. They require a bit of backstory: back in April, my wonderful mother bought me a Breville electric personal pie maker (she knows me so well) and this was my first time using it. The manual suggest using puff pastry, but I love my mom’s pie crust that I went ahead and made my own from scratch!

It’s simple. You press your crust into the pie maker, then add in some graham cracker crumbs or chunks and some chocolate chips. Cook until the pie crust begins to brown on the edges, then, while they are still hot, top with marshmallows. And that’s it! Your own personal smores pie!