Have you ever wondered what the proper way to cut a pineapple is? In this video tutorial, we will teach you all the tips and tricks on how to cut a pineapple.
Fresh pineapple is very sweet and juicy, reminding you of tropical fruit. Whether you are enjoying fresh fruit or using pineapple for a fruit board, in a cake, or in a smoothie, you need to learn how to properly cut a pineapple.
Where does pineapple originate from? They originate come from South America and grow as small shrubs. |
BENEFITS OF A PINEAPPLE-
Not only is the pineapple so delicious, but it also has so many health benefits. Here are some of the healthy benefits of pineapple.
- Nutrients
- Healthy antibodies
- May boost immunity
- Potassium and Magnesium
Different parts of a pineapple:
- Crown – the top floral-like leaves
- Skin – prickly diamond- shaped peel
- Core – the rough center of the fruit
- Flesh – the edible part of the pineapple
FINDING THE PERFECT PINEAPPLE-
You want to make sure you have the perfectly ripe fruit in any situation. Here are some of the ways to determine whether your pineapple is ripe:
- COLOR– The color of a ripe pineapple is going to be yellow. If the color is still green, that means it isn’t quite ready, if the skin is brown it’s overripe and should be tossed.
- SMELL– When the bottom of the pineapple begins to smell fruity and sweet then you know it is ready!
- TEXTURE– A pineapple while it is still unripe will have hard and stiff skin but once the pineapple is ready and ripe it will be soft.
- LEAVES– When the fruit is ripe when you try to pull a leaf off it will come off easily.
HOW TO CUT A PINEAPPLE-
PREP and CLEANING-
- Clean the pineapple and with a sharp knife. Cut off the crown and base of the pineapple.
- Stand the pineapple up. Start by cutting off the skin going along with the shape of the fruit.
- Slice the cleaned pineapple in half down the middle, lengthwise.
- Lay the halves of the pineapple flat on the cutting board and cut the core at an angle.
- CUTTING CUBES– For even cubes, just cut the pineapple into even parts.
- SLICED– Cut into even slices.
- FINELY DICED– Slice the pineapple, then cut into strands. Stack the stands and finely dice.
- SPEARS– Control the thickness of the spears by how big the cut them.
HOW TO STORE FRESH CUT PINEAPPLE-
After you have your pineapple cut, you want to make sure it’s stored properly. There are several different ways to store pineapples:
- REFRIGERATOR– Add the cut up fruit into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week. We love to refrigerate the fruit and snack on throughout the day.
- FREEZE– Cut up pineapple is also GREAT to freeze. Lay the pineapple pieces onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze. Once the fruit is fully frozen, transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. (Note: If you do not freeze the fruit separately, the fruit will just freeze together in one big lump.)
With these simple steps, you too can properly cut a pineapple. We hope you find this post useful!
uses for fresh-cut pineapple:
- Fruit Board– add to fruit board.
- Chocolate Fruit Dip– serve with fruit dip.
- Carrot Cake– add to cake.
- Pineapple Mango Smoothie– in a smoothie.
How to Cut a Pineapple
Ingredients
- 1 whole ripe pineapple
Instructions
- Cut off the crown and base of the pineapple.
- Stand the pineapple on the base. Cut off the skin going along with the shape of the fruit.
- Slice the cleaned pineapple in half down the middle, lengthwise.
- Lay the halves of the pineapple flat on the cutting board and cut in half again and cut the core out at an angle.
Cutting into cubes-
- Once the core is removed cut the pieces lengthwise one more and then into even sized cubes.
Cutting into slices-
- When the core is removed, cut the pineapple into even slices.
Cutting into spears-
- Cut the pineapple into large or thick spears.
Finely chopping-
- Slice the pineapple into thin strands, then finely chop the strands.
Notes
- REFRIGERATOR- Add the cut fruit into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
- FREEZE– Lay the pineapple pieces onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.