Learn how to cut an apple into slices or dice an apple! We share step-by-step photos and a how-to video on how to cut apples for all your favorite apple recipes.
Apples are so nutritious and delicious. We especially love enjoying them during apple season, we go apple picking and stock up.
We love using fresh apples in recipes like our Dutch Apple Pie, Jewish Apple Cake, Homemade Apple Cider, and our Unsweetened Applesauce Recipe!
How to peel an apple
If you need to remove the peel you can use a fruit and vegetable peeler. If you’re doing a large batch of apples for baking we highly recommend investing in a good quality apple peeler and corer.
How to cut an apple
Wash and dry the apple.
Place the apple onto a sturdy cutting board and use a paring knife to carefully cut the apple around the core. We start on one side and cut just before the center, making sure we’re not cutting into the seeds and core.
Rotate and then cut again.
Once you have both halves removed you can remove the remaining apple ends.
Always keep your fingers tucked when cutting.
Now you can slice and serve, or slice and chop as needed.
Why I don’t recommend an apple cutter
Apples are all unique and they have different shapes and sizes. Unless an apple is genetically modified to be uniform in size and shape, you may have an issue using an apple cutter.
Using a cutting board and a paring knife is our favorite way to cut apples.
How to pick apples
If you’re picking apples off an apple tree first select an apple that looks ripe as in it’s fully grown and the color it should be. Then you’ll want to gently grab the apple and pull it off. If the apple is ripe it should come off the tree with ease.
If you’re purchasing apples from the store, you should be able to feel if the apple is good by appearance and touch. You want to avoid any apples with shriveling, soft spots, or bruises.
How to store apples
You can store apples in the refrigerator, a cool garage or basement, or a root cellar.
See how to store apples if you’re interested in storing fresh picked apples for longer than a week.
How to cook apples
Our favorite way to cook apples is our Jewish Apple Cake recipe. You can also use apples in smoothies like our apple banana smoothie! Add a few slices added to a salad, perfection!
See Best Apples for Baking to see which apples are best for the recipe you’re making.
How to Cut an Apple
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- 1 apple
- veggie spray
- water
Instructions
- Rinse the apple under water and wash with veggie wash to clean. Dry it thoroughly.
- Place the apple on a sturdy cutting board. Using a paring knife, carefully cut the apple around the core. Start on one side and slice just before the center, avoiding the seeds and core. Keep your fingertips tucked when slicing and dicing.
- Turn the apple and repeat the cutting process on the other side.
- After both large halves are removed, cut off the remaining smaller ends of the apple.
- Now you can either slice the apple into slices or dice as needed.
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Nutrition
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