🍎How to Slice an Apple (Quick, No-Gadget Method)

Sliced apples and whole apple on cutting board with knife.

🍎How to Slice an Apple (Quick, No-Gadget Method)

Learn the easiest way to slice an apple without an apple corer — just a sharp knife and 60 seconds! Perfect apple slices for kids' snacks, lunchboxes, or fruit trays.

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Total Time 1

Servings apple

Calories 94.6kcal

Author Marcie & Julie

Equipment

1 Sharp knife
1 cutting board

Ingredients

1 Apple

Instructions

Place apple on a cutting board, core side up.
Slice apple ¼-1/2 inch from core.
Rotate apple 90 degrees and cut again until all four sides are removed. Set aside core.
Place apples quarters cut side down, and slice into ¼-½-inch pieces or your desired thickness.

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Notes

Be sure to use a sharp knife- like chef's knife- to get clean cuts and avoid bruising.
Make sure the apple is completely dry so it doesn’t slip while you’re cutting it.
Use a stable cutting board. To keep your cutting board from sliding, place a damp paper towel or a non-slip mat underneath it.
It's best to serve cut apples right away, as they tend to quickly brown once sliced.
If slicing apples for baking, make sure all your slices are the same thickness—about ¼ inch—so they cook evenly.
Store apple slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

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