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Edible 3 Ingredient Lemon Pie ‘Silly Putty’

March 13, 2018 by Laura 17 Comments

Last Updated on August 8, 2023

So it’s possible we’ve become a little obsessed with making cornstarch goop concoctions at my house. Just a little. We’ve tried a number of recipes and my 6yo is always game to get his hands messy! In the spirit of experimenting, we’ve discovered the most delicious edible silly putty you’ll ever try! It’s just 3 ingredients and contains NO borax or liquid starch.

Simple 3-ingredient lemon pie silly putty that is totally edible and smells delicious! Easy clean-up and perfect for little ones who like to get their hands messy!

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Please Note: While this recipe is safe to taste, I don’t recommend eating lots of it. Always supervise kiddos while they play with it because I suspect you’d get a tummy ache from eating too much. But it sure smells heavenly!

So I’ve called this stuff ‘silly putty’ but it could be categorized as slime, goop, oobleck or just about any other name. The main thing is that it’s super fun to play with and it tastes like lemon pie!

Imagine a sensory experience that combines the tantalizing scent of a freshly baked lemon pie with the irresistible texture of squishy, stretchy putty!  Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, this easy DIY project is delightful and so fun. 

How to Make Homemade Silly Putty

To make this 3-ingredient Lemon Pie Silly Putty, you’ll need to gather a few essential ingredients and a handful of tools. Luckily, you won’t have to venture too far or spend much money on these items. Most, if not all, should already be sitting pretty in your kitchen or pantry!

You will need:

1. Lemon Pie Filling Mix
2. Water
3. Cornstarch

You’ll also need:
Whisk
Measuring Cup
Bowl
Spoon
Silicon Play Mat


Lemon Pie Silly Putty Recipe

  1. Mix one package of lemon pie mix with 1/2 cup warm water. Whisk till smooth.
  2. Add 1 cup of cornstarch and mix it up good.

You will likely have to adjust the amount of cornstarch slightly depending on the humidity levels and your preference. If you accidentally add too much cornstarch you can balance it out with a few drops of water.

Simple 3-ingredient silly putty

3 Ingredient Edible Putty

This slime/putty is super fun because it turns into a solid when you squeeze it or apply pressure, but goes all liquid-y when you release it.

You can knead it, stretch it or let it pool on a flat surface. Or try putting it on a small toy (like a matchbox car or toy soldier) and watch it ‘melt’ over the figure.

Stir it or cut it up with safety scissors. It’s a great sensory experience for little ones!

Edible Lemon Pie Silly Putty

This stuff is really easy to clean up too, just a bit of warm water will wash it right away. Even so, we always use a silicon play mat to keep surfaces somewhat tidy. Plus the silicon keeps the bowl from moving around thus avoiding frustration with the little ones.  We happened to get our play mat in a Koala Crate subscription box, but I found something similar here.

3-ingredient edible lemon pie slime

I love that this turns out a pretty shade of yellow so you won’t have to add any food colouring if you don’t want to. I find that food colouring can dye their hands a little so I prefer not to use it.

Edible Lemon Pie Slime Recipe

Ideally this edible silly putty will provide hours of entertainment for your little ones! (Or a solid 15 minutes at least! lol)

Variations

You can always change things up a little to keep the silly putty interesting!

  • Colour is another element that you can play around with to make your putty truly unique. While the Lemon Pie Silly Putty has a beautiful yellow hue, you can add a splash of other colours to create a marbled effect. Simply divide the putty into smaller portions and knead in a drop or two of food colouring to each section. Then, combine the coloured portions and gently stretch and fold until you achieve your desired marbled look.
  • If you want to create a more interactive experience, try incorporating different objects or materials into your putty. You can add in small toys, beads, or even glitter for a touch of sparkle. This not only adds visual interest but also gives your hands something to discover and explore as you play with the putty. (But only do this if your kiddo is NOT planning to taste or eat the putty!) 
  • If you want to keep the putty edible, you can add cereal, raisins or sprinkles instead.
  • You can change the texture with sand or rice too.
  • To take the sensory experience up a notch, consider adding scents to your putty with essential oils. Just remember to add the scents sparingly and gradually, as a little goes a long way. Be sure to mix and knead the putty thoroughly to distribute the scent evenly.

If you’re interested in more silly putty ideas, check out this post of 12 Edible Slime Recipes!


Edible Slime Recipe DIYCrafting your own 3-ingredient lemon pie silly putty is an enchanting DIY project that unlocks a wonderful sensory experience! I certainly had fun playing with it! 😀

Do you have a  favourite edible silly putty recipe?

 

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  1. Marie says

    March 22, 2018 at 2:07 am

    I definitely want to try this! My tween daughter is OBSESSED with slime. This recipe gives me a little more peace of mind if my toddler is joining in the fun.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      March 23, 2018 at 9:06 pm

      Yes! It’s fun (and safe) for all ages!

      Reply
  2. Samantha says

    March 21, 2018 at 12:45 am

    This looks like a great sensory project for my daughter. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      March 23, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      You’re welcome! Glad you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Katie | Hospitable Homemaker says

    March 20, 2018 at 9:47 pm

    how cute! My kids would love this! we just made a yogurt one a few weeks ago and they thought that was great! Messy but great…

    Reply
    • Laura says

      March 23, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      We tried a yoghurt one too, my mom thought I was nuts! Haha

      Reply
  4. Erin says

    March 20, 2018 at 6:21 pm

    This is great! My kids would LOVE this!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      March 23, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      That’s great! Let me know if you end up making it!

      Reply
  5. Raina says

    March 20, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    I love this! We love doing diy crafts in our home and this is going on the list!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      March 23, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      That’s awesome! I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  6. Jeanette says

    March 20, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    How fun. My daughter loves slime 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      March 23, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      So does my son, he plays with it for hours!

      Reply
  7. Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome says

    March 20, 2018 at 2:22 pm

    How fun! Slime is so relaxing

    Reply
    • Laura says

      March 23, 2018 at 9:03 pm

      It really is!

      Reply
  8. Mimi says

    March 20, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    This looks so fun! I love anything with lemon

    Reply
  9. Hillary says

    March 20, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    That’s awesome! My son will love this.

    Reply
  10. Jen says

    March 20, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    This is so fun! I have to make this with my slime-obsessed girls!

    Reply

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