How to Sign "Apple" in American Sign Language (ASL)

To sign "apple" in ASL, make a closed fist with your main hand, put your thumb on your cheek, and twist your fist. The simple motion looks like someone taking a bite from a fresh, crisp apple, making it easy for people to remember and understand the meaning behind the sign. The sign came from watching how people eat apples. This natural movement helps both kids and adults learn the sign quickly when they start studying ASL vocabulary about food. It's one of the easiest and most common food signs to learn.