How to peel and core apples
Here are three easy ways to prepare apples, including peeling, coring, slicing, and a quick snack hack that makes packing apples for lunch super easy!
Peeling and coring apples
- Using a peeler, peel the apple while turning it. The continuous motion makes it easier than peeling smaller strips.
- Use an apple corer to cut out the core.
- From here, you can stuff and bake the apples whole, or cut them into slices or pieces for your recipe.
Tip – After peeling, pop the apples in lemon water to stop them browning.
How to slice apples into matchsticks
- Slice with a mandolin, which gives you thin disks.
- Stack the disks and use a knife to slice into matchsticks.
Tip - These thin, crunchy batons are great in salads.
Easy apple hack
Slice four ways around the apple core, then use a rubber band for a snack-hack. It keeps the apple together until snack time, reducing the browning without the need to rub it with lemon.
Apple recipes
Use your new skills to slice up apples to use in the easy recipes below.
GET THE RECIPE: Caramelised Apple and Cinnamon Dutch Baby by Australian Eggs
This puffy pancake is full of caramelised apple wedges and slices for a lovely variation in texture and beautiful presentation.
GET THE RECIPE: French Custard Apple Pie by Australian Eggs
