

Prepping apples for recipes may seem daunting, but once you learn how to slice apples and other simple techniques, it becomes quick and easy. With the right tools, like our Classic 8-Piece Professional Knife Set, and a supply of fresh, crunchy apples, you can consistently delight your loved ones with deliciously creative dishes.
The steps in preparing apples for many recipes include:
Be sure to review the recipe before you begin prepping your apples. Baked apples, for example, do not require peeling or completely coring the fruit. Other recipes, such as those for apple pie, require all four steps. Be sure you know how to core an apple and how to peel an apple before you move on to learning how to slice apples for pie or other foods.
Having the right tools at hand makes the art of slicing and coring your apples a breeze. Sharp cutting utensils, a sturdy cutting board, and a peeler are all essentials for preparing your fruit.
What is a paring knife used for? This small, sharp knife fits snugly in the palm of your hand. You can use this agile knife to peel, core, hull, and clean other raw fruits and vegetables too.
The paring knife in our Awabi Damascus Chef Knife Set is a stunning, hand-crafted knife with a 3.5-inch, high-carbon steel blade. The decorative handle is both ergonomic and well-balanced.
Sharp, chef-quality knives work best with a durable, self-healing cutting board. Our Gourmet Acacia End Grain Cutting Board meets these requirements and more. Pairing the natural beauty of acacia wood with end-grain strength, this cutting board is equal to all sorts of cutting, chopping, and meal preparation tasks. It has a deep channel around the edge to catch the juices as you cut.
When you want thin, precise apple slices, our Tengoku Chef Knife Set, 10-Piece meets your highest expectations. Consult your recipe for specific instructions on the kind of pieces you need.
If you have a peeler in your utensil drawer, you can use it to remove apple skins. A paring knife, which is sharper and easier to manipulate, may be a better choice. Try both to decide which works best for you.
Remove the skin with a paring knife or peeler. Then, remove the cap and bottom of the apple skin. Peel the remainder of the fruit by cutting off a thin slice in a spiral pattern until your apple is completely peeled.
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It's not hard to core an apple with a paring knife. First, score the top of the apple into fourths near the stem. Repeat this step on the bottom of the apple near the blossom end. Push your paring knife into these scored lines around the center core of the apple. Wiggle the blade to make sure you have completely cut around the core. Push the core out from the bottom of the fruit.
Cut the fruit in half with a chef’s knife. Place each half, cut side down, on your cutting board. Slice it into thin sections or according to the instructions in your recipe.
When you core the apple, you are also removing the seeds. If any seeds remain, remove and discard them.
Cut the apple in halves or quarters, and place the sections, flat side down, on your cutting surface. You can slice the fruit into thin wedges for pies and tarts, dice it for applesauce, or cut it into cubes for apple bread.
When you peel apples, hold the fruit securely in one hand while peeling with the other. When chopping or slicing, be sure to keep your fingers safely away from the blade to avoid injury.
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