Apples are the classic "first fruit" of the origami world — simple enough that a beginner can finish one in a sitting, but satisfying enough that you'll want to fold a whole bowl of them.

This version leans entirely on photos, so you never have to decode cryptic measurements: just match your paper to the picture at each step, give it a final flip, and there's your apple. Red, green, or whatever scrap paper is nearest — they all turn out charming.

Step 1

Fold it in half and make a crease.

Step 2

Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

Step 3

Fold it down at the position shown in the photo.

Step 4

Fold it up at the position shown in the photo.

Step 5

Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

Step 6

Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

Step 7

Turn it over.

All done!

The apple is complete.