How to make an Apple in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft an apple with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, an apple is a food item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

apple

Let's explore how to add an apple to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

An apple is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes
Xbox 360	Yes
Xbox One	Yes
PS3	Yes
PS4	Yes
Wii U	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes
Education Edition	Yes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find an Apple in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find an apple in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.8 - 1.19	Foodstuffs
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Food & Drinks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find an apple in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Miscellaneous
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find an apple in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU35 - TU69	Food
Xbox One	CU23 - CU43	Food
Xbox One	1.2.5 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find an apple in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.26 - 1.76	Food
PS4	1.26 - 1.91	Food
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find an apple in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 3 - Patch 38	Food
Nintendo Switch	1.04 - 1.11	Food
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find an apple in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Miscellaneous
Windows 10 Edition	1.2 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find an apple in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	0.14.2 - 1.0.18	Miscellaneous
Education Edition	1.0.21 - 1.17.30	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get an Apple in Survival Mode

You can add an apple to your inventory in Survival mode by chopping down an oak tree. So, let's get started!

1. Find an Oak Tree

First, you need to find an oak tree in your Minecraft world.

apple tree

2. Hold an Axe

Although you can use your hand to chop down the oak tree, we prefer to use a tool such as an axe. These are the axes you can choose from.

How to make a Netherite Axe

How to make a Diamond Axe

How to make a Golden Axe

How to make an Iron Axe

How to make a Stone Axe

How to make a Wooden Axe

In this example, we are going to use a stone axe.

3. Chop down the Oak Tree

The game control to chop down the oak tree depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the oak tree.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the oak tree.
For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the oak tree.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the oak tree.

apple dropped

TIP: You will not always get an apple when you chop down a tree.

We've had the most success finding an apple when we first chop the wood from the tree and then the leaves. Be patient. If you don't get an apple from the first tree, try another.

TIP: Sometimes you have a better chance of getting an apple if the tree is taller.

You will need to continue to chop until an apple falls from the oak tree.

4. Pick up the Apple

Make sure you pick up the apple before it disappears.

apple gathered

Once you pick up the apple, it will appear in your hotbar.

apple

An apple is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.