How to Cut an Apple

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1

  • Calories

    95 kcal

  • Course

    Others

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Cut an Apple

This simple technique for cutting an apple into slices involves removing the core and slicing the fruit for easy eating or presentation. Using a sharp knife to carefully slice around the stem and avoid the core results in four equally sized apple pieces. The method ensures uniformity and safety, producing slices ready to eat fresh or store with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Description

How to Cut an Apple is a straightforward guide to preparing apple slices by removing the core with a few precise cuts. The apple is stood upright, sliced about a quarter inch away from the stem in all four directions to separate the core from edible sections. The core is discarded, and the pieces are sliced to preferred thickness. This method minimizes waste and ensures safe, manageable pieces.

The texture is crisp, and slices can be eaten immediately as a snack or added to salads and other dishes. Lemon juice can be applied to slow oxidation and browning, maintaining freshness if the apple is stored for later use.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 apple
  • lemon juice optional

Instructions

  1. Place an apple on a cutting board upright with the stem facing up.
  2. Place a sharp knife about ¼-inch away from the stem in either direction, and make a cut all the way down, making sure to avoid the core.
  3. Turn the apple a quarter turn and make another cut about ¼-inch away from the stem. Repeat the process until you have four apple pieces. Discard the core.
  4. Place the apple pieces cut side down and make slices thin or thick slices as desired.
  5. Enjoy apple slices immediately or drizzle with lemon juice to store and enjoy later.

Notes

  • Apply lemon juice to apple slices to prevent browning if storing for later use.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 95kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 0.5g (1%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 195mg (4%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 98IU (2%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 95 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 95kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 0.5g 1%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 195mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 98IU 2%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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