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Fresh apple slices are laid on the counter before adding to apple pie or oatmeal.
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How to Cut an Apple

Learn How to Cut an Apple into slices in less than a minute!  A quick and easy trick will also teach you how to prevent the cut slices from browning.  And once they're cut, you can use them in your favorite pie, crisp, and oatmeal recipes.
Prep Time1 minute
Total Time1 minute
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 serving
Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

  • 1 apple skin on or peeled
  • Lemon juice optional

Instructions

  • Thoroughly rinse and dry the apple before cutting. If peeled apples are needed, peel using a vegetable peeler before slicing.
  • Place the apple on a cutting board with the stem facing up. Using a sharp knife, make a cut ½-inch to the right or left of the stem and cut all of the way down. Pay close attention to avoid the core. Turn the apple 90 degrees and make a similar cut all of the way through the apple. Repeat this process until you have four pieces of apple and a separate piece of core.
    1 apple
    Using a large knife, cut the apple on all sides of the core.
  • Place the apple pieces cut side-down on the cutting board and slice into ¼-½ inch pieces.
    Showing the best way to cut apples into even slices.
  • Serve apple slices immediately or toss in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice if storing for later.
    Lemon juice

Notes

Storage Directions
  • Apple slices that have been tossed in lemon juice will last for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator before browning.
  • Alternatively, submerging the apple wedges in a bowl of water can prevent them from browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg