How To Cut Apples (Slice, Dice, or Julienne!)

Slices

1. Stand the apple upright (with the stem facing up) on a cutting board. Holding onto one side, make a vertical slice on the opposite side as close to the stem as possible. Rotate the apple and repeat the same steps all the way around.
2. You can make a few more slices on the core to prevent any waste, then discard the core itself. Turn the wedges to face down and make slices as thick or as thin as you’d like!

Matchsticks

1. For julienne strips, take a sliced piece (or a few) and lay it flat on the cutting board. Make thin cuts lengthwise to achieve long, thin strips. These are great for slaws and other salads.

Cubes

1. For apple cubes, stack a few julienne strips together and cut them crosswise to produce small cubes. You can also make larger cubes by cutting wider strips. I love to use apple cubes in fruit salads.