The Art of Cutting Fruit

Tricks and tips of getting the most out of fruit

While many believe that cutting fruit is simple and straightforward, but perhaps a bit messy. You slice and dice until you get the fruit out, right? Actually, different fruits have their own methods you should use that allows you to get the most of the “meat” of the fruit. It will also keep it looking great if you are serving a fruit platter for a party or even making your own fruit salad. Our guide will show you the proper technique for cutting fruits.

Kiwi Fruit – Hard to believe that there is delicious, green fruit wrapped inside the fuzzy peel. It can be tricky getting that thin layer off and making sure you get the most kiwi flesh as possible. Use a small paring knife to make a small insert about a half inch from the root end, making it easy for you to then slice that end off. Do the same for the other end. Then take a large dinner spoon and insert it between the flesh of the kiwi and the skin. Gently go around the fruit, carefully peeling the skin away as you go. The kiwi will just slide out when done!

Watermelon – Using a large sharp knife and a wood cutting board from Bulk Cutting Boards, slice the watermelon in half. Place each half on the cut (with the flesh facing facedown) and cut up the rest like a grid, in roughly one-inch squares. This makes it easy to hold if eating straight up, or easy to cut off the skin and cut the pieces down further if you wish.

Pineapple – Pineapple may look intimidating, but it really is quite simple to get the most fruit as possible. Using a large sharp knife, cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple. Set it standing straight up on your wooden Bulk Cutting Board and slice off the sides of the skin one section at a time. Once you are left with only the fruit, cut it down the width (about one inch sections). If you want pineapple chunks, you can slice it up further.

Avocado – No need for a sliced finger! Use a sharp paring knife to cut around the middle, and not lengthways. This actually exposes less flesh to the air, making it last longer.

Oranges – Cut off the top and bottom of the orange. Stand the orange upright on your wood cutting board and make a slit from the center, down along one of the segments. You can now pull the orange apart, with all of the segments exposed that can be easily pulled away.

It is always a good idea to use a wooden cutting board when cutting up fruit. They are tougher than plastic and will have less visible scratches on the surface. Plus, they will last a very long time with proper care. Bulk Cutting Boards have a variety of chopping boards that are perfect for cutting fruit. Not only will they protect your surfaces, but a wood cutting board will make cutting your fruit as easier task on a hard, stable surface.