NNFN2023 Ideas: Lemonade Lollies
Perhaps this is more of a summer-time make, but who doesn’t love a lolly? With the theme of NNFN being ‘Wonderful Water’, this is a simple, enjoyable activity which offers plenty to discuss as well as resulting in a tasty treat! This idea is not included in the FCBG booklet- but makes a refreshing accompaniment to any book session.
To create about 18 (small-ish!) lollies, you will need 6 juicy, unwaxed lemons, 250ml of runny honey, 100 ml of cold water and 18 (or as many as you require!) clean, empty yoghurt pots with a lolly stick for each one.
First, finely grate the zest from 3 of the lemons and place the zest in a pan with the honey and 500ml of water. Bring to the boil and then remove from the heat. Squeeze the juice from all the lemons. Next, strain the honey and lemon water through a sieve into a bowl and pour in some of the lemon juice. Stir and taste, adding more juice until it tastes just right!*
Leave the lemonade to cool in the fridge and then add the rest of the water to dilute it. Stir the mixture well before pouring an equal amount into each of the yoghurt pots. Place in the freezer until partially set before pushing a lolly stick into each one. Return the pots to the freezer until each is completely solid. Finally- enjoy!
* At this point, the juice will make a zesty drink. Pour a little of the mixture into a glass and top up with fizzy or still water. Add slices of lemon and ice cubes if required. Or you could make a lemon sorbet!
This activity offers plenty of scientific concepts to discuss and children might like to make one of the books suggested to record the recipe so that they can make this tasty drink again and again!
Don’t forget to look at our booklet for lots more ideas to support celebrating NNFN23.
