5 Delicious Apple Hacks

Cut your apples 5 times faster, and keep them from turning brown, with 5 delicious apple hacks!

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This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that every project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.

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Luckily, my wife always has apples on hand, so I got experimenting.

Firstly, I tried cutting the apple as seen in the picture. My overall impression was that the pieces didn't look the way I was used to seeing apple slices, but I was surprised by how much faster it was to cut them this way, and really happy to see there wasn't a pile of apple core pieces that had to be cleaned up afterward. Just one bit of apple core that was easily discarded, or composted.

Next I tried experimenting with the rubber band around the apple. The idea is that by keeping the pieces held together with an elastic, the apple slices won't turn brown. I tested this idea on numerous apples and found that given enough time, they all eventually go brown, but keeping the pieces together keeps them in pretty good condition for up to around 3 hours, which could be long enough to get them to work or school just in time for snacks or lunch. In any case, keeping the slices together was far more effective then putting them in a container, or in a ziplock baggie.

I have also experimented with using lemon juice on apple slices. The idea is that the citric acid in the lemon juice prevents the fruit from oxidizing. That is true! In my experiments I had apple slices last up to 8.5 hours without turning brown at all. They may have gone even longer than that, but I ate them.

While I was starting to film this video, my wife gave me a really great suggestion. She said, why not turn the apples upside down when you cut them? This way they are a lot more stable because they have a bigger base to work from. Genius!

For one final experiment, I set up a time trial to see how the traditional method of cutting apples would compare to this new method of slicing apples. I found that the traditional (cutting into quarters, then cutting out the cores) method took 49 seconds to make 8 slices, while the new Apple Hack method took only 10 seconds for the same results! That's 5 times faster!

So my final conclusion is that this Apple Hack is indeed 5 x faster, easier, more convenient, and saves a baggie if you use an elastic instead. In general, it just makes a lot more sense.

It's one of those concepts that jumps out and makes you say, why haven't we always been doing this??!

Watch for the full video, to see more experiments and explanations, and in the mean time start cutting your apples upside down! :)
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[TheKingofRandom]

You guys make me laugh.  No, this wasn't sponsored by Babybel.  It's just what we had in the fridge at the time and I used it for decoration.  I don't usually censor out brand names.  If my video was sponsored, I'd tell you it was sponsored :)

[someone]

Rest in Peace, my man. I've always enjoyed you.

[_jajajaja_]

Here's my apple hack:
Step 1 - Take apple
Step 2 - Eat apple

[kurtwagner]

It's not the citric acid in lemons that can prevent apples from become brown, it's the vitamin c, which is an antioxidant.

[Skinnflute]

The first "life hack" I actually have been using.

[TheLatvianPerspective]

for a moment i thought you were gonna hack an imac or something

[ethanbarnett]

brought to you


drumroll please!!!!


BABYBELL!!!!

[kyra_wolf]

Me: cuts apple*
Mom: why are you cutting it like that??
Me: it's king of random style
Mom; walks from room
4 weeks later*
Me: mom why are you cutting that way
Mom: idk it's better

[johnnyq]

The next 5 fruit hacks must be with a pineapple, that is going to be a tricky one;)

[seesuns]

Why cut the apple? That's what you have teeth for.

[chrislow]

I did not learn to cut apples. I learned how to bite them lol

[arapbatu]

Hello from middle of nowhere!

Yes, I have an internet connection..

[gotc]

Dust the cut apples with cinnamon, into the microwave for a minute 30 sec., you got a hot & tasty treat.

[pokerfacemusic]

Well these days, Apple's not Affordable 😂😜😎

[wotsurn]

the method of cutting the apple wasn't clear enough in this video. i no longer have legs.

[greasysnail]

“Welp, I’ma’ try this!”



*cuts too close into the center*





*proceeds to return to my room with two halfs*

[chetanraikwal]

He was at the level 5 minutes craft will never be.

[picklerelish]

Now this is right in my ballpark. I love apples so much I eat them everyday. I love this method with the tick tac do and rubber band. I will do this for my husband who takes forever to eat an apple, I myself will eat it right away so browning will never happen unless I make Waldorf Salad and don't put lemon juice on it right away. Other than that, they are history with me. Cut ideas too. Thanks

[someunfathomablymoistsaucy]

i like my apples cut at least 2 days before i consume them, tastes great

[khoivu]

From a crazy scientist guy, then moving into a creative mind with hacks for better life, and became a fun fruit-decorator, u sir, are amazing! :D
Ive been watching your vids for quite a long time. It keeps getting better, thx for awesome vids :>