Apple puree made from tubular apples.
An apple corer is a kitchen tool designed to remove the seedless core of fruits such as apples and pears. There are a number of variations on the basic apple still design, including apple slices. Most kitchen supply stores carry apple stills, which can also be ordered. When looking for an apple corer to buy, look for a heavy-duty model made of thick stainless steel with an easy-grip handle. A well-designed apple corer will make cooking with seeded fruits much easier.
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In a freestanding apple corer, the design includes a tapered cylinder at one end and a handle. The cylinder is placed over the center of the fruit as the user pushes down on the handle, forcing the cylinder through the fruit. When removed, the apple corer takes away the core of the fruit, leaving behind the edible parts of the fruit. Whole fruits can be used to make sweet pie-filled desserts, or they can be made into pies, applesauce, and other dishes.
An apple corer can also be used on other fruits such as pears.
Where an apple corer is also designed to cut fruit, pushing the device into the fruit also pushes a series of blades through the flesh of the fruit to cut it evenly. An apple corer that also slices fruit is useful for packing lunches and making fruit salads without excessively handling the fruit. After slicing fruit for later consumption, consider sprinkling it with citrus juice to keep it fresh.
An apple corer is a handy tool to have in the kitchen when making apple pie.
People who work with apples a lot may find it helpful to purchase an apple corer, which also has peeler and slicer options. This type of kitchen appliance is usually bolted to a countertop. The apple is mounted on the corer and the cook turns a handle to pass the apple through the blade to peel it. As the apple is peeled, another blade slices the apple into a spiral of thin slices. When the apple is removed from the appliance, the slices are further cut with a sharp cooking or drying knife.
While an apple corer isn’t necessarily a vitally necessary kitchen tool, it can be extremely useful, especially during canning season. Experimenting with an apple corer can also show how useful it is on other fruits, such as pears and tomatoes. Like all kitchen tools with blades, an apple corer should be kept out of the reach of children and in a safe area so people don’t inadvertently cut themselves while searching for utensils in the kitchen.