Description
An exciting and educational activity that combines baking and science, creating a fun volcano eruption using common kitchen ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-sized apple
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- 1/2 cup of vinegar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Tray or baking sheet (to catch overflow)
- Small cup or container (for the vinegar)
- Spoon or funnel (for pouring)
Instructions
- Core the apple using a knife or apple corer, leaving a hollow space.
- Place the apple on a tray or baking sheet to catch any overflow.
- In a small cup or container, add the baking soda.
- If desired, add food coloring to the baking soda for a more vivid eruption.
- When ready, carefully pour the vinegar into the apple’s core using a spoon or funnel for control.
- Watch as bubbles and foam rise, creating a volcanic effect!
- Gather friends and family to enjoy the reaction.
Notes
For different experiences, try using pears or melons instead of apples, or mix food coloring into the vinegar for a colorful eruption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 volcano
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg