Apples can be processed in many ways. To do this, however, they must first be gutted. We will introduce you 4 methods to do it.
Apples are delicious, he althy and can be used in many ways. However, the core should be removed before preparation. Easier said than done, but there are a few ways to quickly remove the pits and retain as much of the nutritious pulp as possible. It makes a difference whether the fruit should be pitted whole or halved.
Core whole apples correctly
Anyone who needs whole apples for a delicious fruit cake or dessert will look for a way to remove the core and avoid damaging the apple in the process.
Core apples with a knife - step by step
1. Turn the apple stem-side up and place on a cutting board
2. Prick the apple with the tip of the paring knife, holding the apple firmly
3. Pare through the apple half a centimeter away from the stem press
4. Hold the paring knife straight and cut around the core
5. The core will separate from the fruit and can be removed with your hands
This method takes some practice. The cutting board must not slip, otherwise there is a risk of injury.
Tip: Cutting boards cannot slip if you put a damp cloth underneath them.
If you run the knife too close to the handle, you are more likely to pierce the core. The work is best done with a narrow blade.
When cutting, make sure the sharp blade exits. If the apple is turned sideways, the position of the knife tip is clearly visible. To remove the core in one go, the knife should be longer than the apple.
Initially, a straight cut may not work in one go. Then it can help to pierce the apple several times and connect the individual cuts in a circular cut.
Once the cut has been made, the core can be easily pushed out with your thumb. If this doesn't work, it will probably have to be cut again.
Itit can happen that with this method individual cores remain inside the apple. By scraping out the cut with a knife, the remaining seeds can also be removed and the fruit is ready to be stuffed as a baked apple or otherwise processed.
Core apples with the apple corer - step by step
1. Turn the apple stem-side up and place on a cutting board
2. Place the apple corer in the center of the apple and press down
- Hold the apple tightly
- Press the apple corer all the way in while gently moving it back and forth
3. Pull out apple corer
The apple cutters are mostly tubular. This is the easiest to work with. The corer is placed in such a way that the stalk of the apple sticks out in the middle. If enough pressure is applied, the core separates completely from the fruit and is in the corer when it is pulled out of the apple.
If you work with a kind of vegetable peeler, you have to position it about half a centimeter away from the core, as described for the knife. The serrated side faces inward and is pressed down. The corer is now guided in a circle and the core is removed in a similar way to a knife.
Tip: Most apple corers work reliably. If loose cores remain inside the apple, a knife is used here too.
Core halved apples correctly
To prepare apple pie or apple turnovers, apple sauce or apple compote, the fruit is first cut in half. Here, too, the aim is to remove the core as completely as possible and to waste as little pulp as possible:
1. Place the apple on a cutting board with the stalk up
2. Take a sharp fruit knife and cut the apple lengthwise (the core is cut through)
3. Scrape out the core with a spoon or a melon baller4. Remove stem and flower head with diagonal cuts
If the apple is cut in half, cut straight through the core. The easiest way to remove the core is to use a spoon or melon baller to dig into the transition between the soft flesh and the hard core.
Tip: Quartered apples can easily be cored by cutting out the core with a fruit knife. A diagonal cut is made at both ends and the core is then simply cuthighlighted.
Core peeled apples correctly
The apple can easily be peeled off with the help of a paring knife or a vegetable peeler.
The peeled apple is also placed on a cutting board with the stalk up. A long, sharp knife is used to cut straight through the apple. The knife is set about six millimeters from the handle.
Part of the apple has now been removed while the core remains intact. The apple is now rotated to remove the remaining core. If the apple is turned evenly, you get four identical pieces of apple, which can then be further processed as desired.
An overview of the necessary utensils for the individual cutting measures:
| cutting measure | necessary utensils |
|---|---|
| Core whole apple with knife | Cutting board Non-slip mat Fruit knife or paring knife |
| Core the whole apple with the apple corer | Cutting board Non-slip mat Apple corer |
| Core the halved apple | Cutting board Non-slip mat Spoon or melon ball cutter Fruit knife |
| core peeled apple | Cutting board Non-slip mat Paring knife or peeler Separating knife |
An apple slicer is also very practical for cutting and coring. It cuts the apple into 8 pieces with just a short effort and also removes the inner part with the core:
What should be considered when coring apples?
A pad is helpful to ensure that the table or worktop is not damaged. It is safer to work on a non-slip chopping board.
Tip: Wearing kitchen gloves can provide additional protection against cuts.
If the apple is to be peeled before further processing, this should be done before pitting. It is then much easier to remove the skin from the fruit.