The Best Apple Corers for Baking, Snacking and More
Make the most of harvest season with these handy apple tools.
Apple picking is one of those quintessential fall activities. But once you're home from the orchard, you probably ask yourself, "What do I do with the bushels of apples I just picked?" Whether you decide to stew them for homemade apple sauce or bake them into a pie, you'll need to do some prep work. And fortunately, there are plenty of tools out there to help make your life easier — starting with apple corers.
While you can certainly remove apple cores with a paring knife, a dedicated tool can make the job faster and easier. After all, apple corers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from classic wagon wheel-shaped gadgets to multi-tasking stand mixer attachments. We've rounded up our favorite apple corers, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
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You'll find that this sweet and delicious fruit is perfect for perking up everything from sandwiches and salads to breakfasts and baked goods.
This handheld corer is a fuss-free way to get the job done. Featuring OXO's signature soft, nonslip handle, the tool uses a push and twist motion to remove cores from apples or pears. Just shake out the core and continue slicing, prepping or serving.
If you want one tool that can create wedges of different sizes, splurge for this adjustable corer/slicer combo. Use the adjustable dial to create either eight or 16 wedges. Simply press the tool down and reveal perfectly cut slices, all thanks to a sharp stainless steel blade.
For around $9, this apple corer is a wallet-friendly win. It has dual serrated blades to easily slice through apples, and a scissor-like design that easily releases the core. While Amazon shoppers love this tool for coring apples, they also use it to core bell peppers, prep pastries for filling and more.
This corer is a classic for a reason. In addition to removing the apple core, it slices each apple into eight equal wedges — perfect for pies, crisps or crumbles. The non-slip handles ensure a secure grip while slicing, and when you're done prepping, the slicer can go in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.
The Johnny Apple Peeler is another one of our favorite apple tools because it's a true multitasker. It peels, cores and slices with a few cranks of the handle, and mounts securely to most countertops with the suction cup.
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The ergonomic handle of the Zyliss Apple Corer makes this tool not only extremely easy to use but also fun. It features a twist-and-slide body to eject the core, while the sharp stainless steel blade cleanly cuts through the fruit.
Get the best of both apple-coring worlds with this $20 set. Complete with a handheld corer and slicer, the duo by Chef'n cores and slices apples into 16 uniform pieces. Plus, it has a nesting design for space-saving storage when not in use.
If you're looking for a truly effortless way to core apples and have a KitchenAid stand mixer, this attachment is a must-have. And in addition to coring, this gadget can also slice and peel. Snag it ahead of the holiday season to cut down on pie prep time.
If your kiddos love to help out in the kitchen, coring and slicing apples is a great task to hand off to them — especially with this tool. One of our favorite apple picking essentials, it has an attached safety cover to keep fingers injury-free. Plus, it cuts apples into 16 small pieces, perfect for kid-sized snacks or quick-cooking apple recipes.
The Fox Run Stainless Steel Apple Corer is sure to make quick work of your prep time. The gadget comes with a plunger to make core removal effortless.All you do is press the corer into the apple over the stem, pull out the tube, and then eject the core from the plunger.
