How to Cut an Apple

Yumna Jawad

Updated Sep 25, 2025

5 from 13 votes

Learn how to cut an apple into slices with an everyday kitchen knife! Plus, helpful tips on how to store apples and keep them from browning.

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Learn How to Cut an Apple!

If you’re wondering what is the best way to cut up an apple, then this easy and quick tutorial is for you. Who says you need an apple cutter to make gorgeous sliced apples?! Not I! This method keeps you from wasting a ton of flesh with a few simple cuts from an ordinary kitchen knife.

Learn how to cut an apple with a knife to easily add fresh fruit to kids’ lunch boxes, enjoy it as a quick snack, and prepare recipes. You can cut them into slices for apple pie, chop them for vegetarian stuffing, or slice them into rings for apple chips. This guide to cutting apples will cover ways to use and cut an apple without a corer.

Happy Cooking!
– Yumna

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How to Cut an Apple

Sharp knife sitting ¼ inch away from stem before cutting.
Step 1: With the apple upright on a cutting board, place a knife about a ¼ inch to the side of the stem.
Cutting all the way down - first cut.
Step 2: Cut down through the fruit avoiding the stem and core. Place the piece of apple to the side.
Second cut.
Step 3: Rotate a quarter turn and make a similar cut.
Third cut.
Step 4: Then, turn again and cut off another piece, avoiding the stem.
Fourth cut.
Step 5: Make the last cut and dispose of the core.
First wide piece down on cutting board, and cutting that piece into 4-5 slices.
Step 6: Place the pieces cut side down on a cutting board and cut them into slices, thick or thin. You can also rotate the slices and cut them into cubes.
Apples in tupperware with half lemon getting squeezed on top.
Step 7: To help preserve the slices, squeeze lemon juice over apple pieces.
Spoon tossing apples with lemon juice.
Step 8: Toss the apple slices in the lemon juice to fully coat.

How to Cut an Apple

Author: Yumna Jawad
5 from 13 votes
Learn how to cut an apple step-by-step! I’ll show you the easiest ways to slice and prep apples for snacks, salads and baking, plus, helpful tips on how to store apples and keep them from browning.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings1

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 apple
  • lemon juice optional

Instructions

  • Place an apple on a cutting board upright with the stem facing up.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Place the apple pieces cut side down and make slices thin or thick slices as desired.
  • Enjoy apple slices immediately or drizzle with lemon juice to store and enjoy later.

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Notes

Storage: To store apples after being cut, toss in lemon juice and place them in an air-tight container or sealable bag in the refrigerator. Cut apples will last 3-5 days when stored in the refrigerator. 
Freezing: Lay the apple slices on a baking sheet lined with wax paper, making sure they do not touch and place them in the freezer. Then, once they are frozen, transfer them to a freezer-friendly bag or container. You can use them frozen in smoothies, or defrost overnight in the fridge before enjoying.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 0.5g, Fat: 0.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 195mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 98IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

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Tutorial Tips

  1. Use a sharp knife. Dull knives are actually more dangerous since you need to apply more force to them. Make sure you use a sharp chef’s knife to get the cleanest slices. If I need very thin slices, a serrated bread knife can be helpful.
  2. Level the apple if needed. Sometimes the bottom of an apple can be uneven and make it difficult or awkward to cut. To fix this, trim off a thin piece from the bottom to create an even surface to place on the cutting board before cutting.
  3. Use a rubber band to help reduce browning. That’s right, a rubber band! After you’ve sliced your apple, put all the pieces back together around the core like a puzzle. Secure the rubber band around the outside to keep the pieces together. This helps reduce the oxygen exposure and slow down browning significantly – great for lunch boxes!

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  1. Nick says:

    Can you video the how to. Thank you Yumna

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