How to Cut Pineapple
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This quick and easy step-by-step guide will show you How to Cut Pineapple in only five minutes! Enjoy this tropical fruit as a snack on its own, or in smoothies, savory dishes, desserts, salsa, sauces and more!
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Ingredients
- 1 pineapple
Instructions
- Cut and remove both the crown and the bottom of the pineapple.
- Place the pineapple flat side down on a cutting board. Starting from the top, place the knife into a piece of the pineapple flesh right next to the skin. Trim a piece of skin from the pineapple by cutting in a downward motion along the curvature of the fruit, making sure to keep your knife completely in the flesh.
- Rotate the pineapple and then repeat this around the entire circumference until all of the skin is removed.
- Remove any remaining dark eyes of skin by using a paring knife.
Remove the Core - For Rings:
- Cut the pineapple into ¾-1-inch slices.
- Using a 1-inch round cookie cutter, cut and remove the core from each slice. You can also cut this out by using a smaller paring knife.
Remove the Core - For Wedges and Cubes:
- With the pineapple still flat side down, cut the pineapple in half. Cut each half down the middle lengthwise again to get 4 wedges of pineapple.
- Locate the core in each wedge and cut it at an angle about 1 inch into the pineapple.
- Cut the pineapple into wedges or cubes. Enjoy!
Notes
- One serving is ½-cup of pineapple. A fresh pineapple that has been peeled and cored generally yields 4 cups of diced fruit.
- Storage Directions
- Cut fresh pineapple will last for five to seven days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- You can also freeze it for longer storage. Place on a wax paper-lined sheet pan for 3-4 hours to pre-freeze. Then transfer to a freezer-safe gallon bag for up to four to six months.
- Recipe Tips
- Select a ripe one. Pineapples are best in season. Look for a golden yellow skin, and a sweet smelling fruit that has a little give when squeezed.
- Trim a little extra skin. Try to remove all of the eyes when you're trimming away the skin the first time. You'll only lose out on a little bit of pineapple and will save a TON of time.
- Freeze it fresh. When pineapple is in season it's the most flavorful. Freeze it and then save to add into your favorite recipes all year round.
- Use a cookie cutter. If you're cutting pineapple into slices it's worth it to get a small cookie cutter to remove the core.
- Reduce waste. The core is edible and nutritious, but unappetizing as it's hard and not very sweet. Save it to add to smoothies!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
57kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
123mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
66IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 57 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 57kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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