Twist off the crown

Roll the pineapple firmly on a table to loosen the flesh

Grip the top and bottom and twist the pineapple apart if it is very ripe

Pull off individual “eyes” or segments by hand

Use your fingers to separate the flesh into chunks

Break the pineapple into sections along its natural lines

Eat the flesh directly from the opened sections

Use a spoon to scoop out soft pieces if needed