Learn how to cut an apple into slices, matchsticks, and cubes with this quick and easy-to-follow guide! Whether you're preparing a fresh fruit salad, baking a pie, or simply wanting a healthy snack, knowing how to cut an apple efficiently is a necessary kitchen skill to have.
Course How to
Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword how to cube an apple, how to cut an apple, how to julienne an apple, how to slice an apple
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.
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
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
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.