Pumpkin spice might be the latest autumn staple, but there’s one fall-favorite that continues to stand the test of time: apples. Whether they’re coated in caramel for a Halloween party, or roasted with a pork loin for dinner, this versatile fruit can fit into any meal or occasion.
Prep apples for your new and favorite recipes easily with these tips from our test kitchen.
Peel
Many recipes call for peeled apples, especially classics like apple pies. Using a vegetable peeler is the easiest and most efficient way to quickly get rid of the skin, but a paring knife can also do the trick.
Get all the flavors of an apple pie without all the work in this easy Spiralizer Apple Crumb Tart.
Core
A whole, baked apple makes for an elegant dessert. Hollowing out the center of an apple – or coring –can be done a variety of ways, depending on what tools you have on hand. Here are the test kitchen’s top 3 ways to core an apple.
Delight your dinner guests, or treat yourself to a special dessert, with these Slow Cooker Baked Apples.
Chop
Chopped apples are perfect for adding to salads, baking bread, making applesauce, and of course, apple fritters. Cut them down to size like this:
These Apple Fritters are light, fluffy and delicious.
Slice, Dice and Chop Apples Faster with Appliances
Cut down prep time and create consistent pieces with these small kitchen appliances:
Want more? Learn how to pick, preserve and prepare apples in our full guide, Apple Tips: How to Pick the Best of the Barrel.
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