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How to Cut a Pear (Into Slices or Cubes)

A step-by-step process on how to cut a pear into slices and cubes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 pear
Calories 114kcal
Author Rena

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium pear fruit with skin on
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar optional

Instructions

  • First, wash the pear thoroughly with a bowl of water containing about a tablespoon of vinegar. Dry the pear thoroughly. Place the pear on its bottom on a wooden cutting board. Grab a sharp knife and a small spoon.
  • Next, gently slice the pear from top to bottom in the center where the stem is. Cut through the pear until you reach the wooden cutting board, then pull the two halves of the pear apart.
  • Remove the stem. Cut around the stem of the pear and pull it down from the top of the fruit until you've reached the bottom. Discard the stem.
  • Next, with the spoon, scoop out the center of the pear making sure to remove the seeds.
  • Place the pear flat on the cutting board with the peel facing upwards. With the knife, carefully slice the pear into ¼-inch thick slices.

How to Cut a Pear Into Cubes

  • With the knife, carefully cut through the pear slices in the opposite direction making sure to cut across the slices.

Notes

  • Use a sharp knife.
  • Wash the pear thoroughly with a vinegar+water bath.
  • Store any leftover pear slices in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator for up to four days.
  • Serve with other favorite fruits or plant-based nut butter

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg