Just in time for fall, we have an exciting, at-home science experiment with something you may already have on hand: an apple! 

MaryRuth recently had a good time enjoying this activity with her children and wanted to share it with you all, too. 

Showing off this basic chemical reaction is a lot of fun with minimal effort! Whether you have too many apples on hand going bad, or if you even want to try it with a mini pumpkin — this is an easy activity you can do again and again with the kids! 

Read on for the shorthand simple instructions.

Volcano Apple 

An explosively fun activity to do with the kids that will make you erupt with joy! 

Ingredients

• Apple
• Baking Soda
• Vinegar

Instructions

1. Have an adult use a knife to cut a hole at the top of the apple in the middle (around the stem) to about halfway down.
2. Place the apple on a dish, towel, or something else to help catch the runoff.
3. Let the kid(s) put a couple of spoonfuls of baking soda into the hole.
4. Pour some vinegar into a cup that will be easy for children to pour. 
5. Have the kid(s) pour the vinegar into the hole and enjoy the fun scientific effect!

TIP: You can also add food coloring to your cup of vinegar if you want a colorful eruption!