How to Cut an Apple

Prep: 6

Cook: 0

Total Time: 6

Yield: 1 serving

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 95kcal

Author: Jessica Gavin

An easy-to-follow guide on how to cut apples into slices or cubes. Plus, tips to keep them from browning and ways to properly store them.

Ingredients

▢ 1 apple
▢ 1 cup (240 ml) cold water, optional
▢ ½ teaspoon (3 g) table salt, sea salt, or kosher salt, optional

Special Equipment

Instructions

Wash the Fruit - Rinse the apple under cool running water to remove any dirt. Dry with a clean towel.
Remove the Peel (Optional) - Use a peeler to remove the skin from the apple. Alternatively, use a paring knife to peel off the skin. Firmly hold the apple in one hand and the paring knife parallel to the skin in the other. Make a shallow cut, rotating the apple clockwise until the peel is removed.
Cut into Pieces - Place the apple on a cutting board. Hold the apple with the stem facing up. Use a chef's knife or paring knife to slice lengthwise, about 1/4 to 1/2-inch down the right side of the stem. Turn the apple 180 degrees to cut off the other side, giving two halves. Rotate the apple to cut off the remaining two smaller sides. This will give a total of four pieces and a core.
Slice the Apple - Place the apple pieces flat on the cutting board. Make slices lengthwise to the desired thickness, between ⅛ to ½-inch, depending on the recipe.
Dice the Apple - Stack apple slices on top of each other. Make slices down lengthwise to the desired width. Turn the stack to 90 degrees, making cuts crosswise the same width to create cubes.
Add to Water (Optional) - If not using apples soon after cutting, submerge them in a bowl of cold water. Place a piece of paper towel on top of the water. Drain well before using.
Alternatively, make a saltwater solution if not using the apples within 12 hours. In a medium bowl, combine salt and 1 cup cold water. Immediately submerge the apples for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse well with cold water. Store in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. For a larger batch, increase the amount of solution.

Notes

Serving Size: Based on a large apple (approximately 3.25"), about 2 cups slices.
Storing: Place sliced or diced apples in an airtight container or plastic bag with the air removed for 3 to 5 days.
Freezing: Store in a single layer in a large resealable bag. Fruit can be frozen for up to 6 to 9 months.

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