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How to Cut A Pineapple
Don't be intimidated by the thick skin or tall prickly crown of a pineapple. This step-by-step guide will show you how to cut a pineapple into spears, chunks or rings in just about 5 minutes. There's nothing better than a juicy, sweet, fresh cut pineapple!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 75 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 fresh, ripe pineapple
Instructions
Wedges, Spears, and Chunks
- Slice off the prickly top part of the pineapple with a large, sharp knife, about 1/2-inch from the top. Cut off the bottom part of the pineapple about 1/2-inch from the base.
- Stand the pineapple on it's freshly cut top and slice away strips of the spiky skin following the pineapple's shape. If there are a lot of brown eyes left on the fruit, you can trim them away with a sharp paring knife. If you want to cut your pineapple into rings, you could turn it on its side and slice ½-inch rings at this point.
- Slice the pineapple in half vertically through the core, then cut it in again to create 4 wedges. Cut off the triangular tip of core from each quarter piece.
- Slice each quarter into 2 or 3 spears, then into chunks. Enjoy!
Cup of Yum
Rings
- Follow step 1 from above. If you have a large circular cutter, you can then slice it into discs and use the large cutter to remove the skin from each disc. Otherwise, remove the skin following step 2 from above and slice into discs.
- Use a small circular cutter either 1-inch or 1 1/2-inches in diameter or a sharp paring knife to remove the core from the center of each disc to create pineapple rings.
Notes
- Yield: One pineapple yield about 4 cups of fruit. This is typically enough for 6-8 people.
- Storage: An uncut pineapple can sit out on the counter for 2-3 days, but once you have cut your pineapple it is usually best to cover and refrigerate it for up to about 5 days, although it can sit out on the counter for a day or two.
- Freezing: Scatter the pineapple chunks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper so they are in a single layer. It's best if the pieces aren't touching each other either or they will freeze together. Freeze for 2-4 hours until solidly frozen, then transfer the frozen pineapple chunks to a resealable airtight bag or container for longer term storage up to 12 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
75kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
164mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
87IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
72mg
(80%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 72mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.