Easy Way to Core an Apple

Apples are a healthy addition to any meal.

According to Washington Apples, eating fresh apples is good for you. They recommend that people should eat at least one apple a day to get the full nutritional benefit. Eating apples can help lower the risk of heart disease and can lower blood pressure, says Dr. Victor Fulgoni, PhD. Learning how to easily core an apple a day can help "keep the doctor away."

Things You'll Need

• Apples
• Round edge knife
• Cutting board
• Melon baller

Instructions

Coring an Apple

1. 

   Use a knife with a rounded edge.

   Cut the apple partially in half around the circumference with a sharp knife. Stop the cut at the core so that the apple is not sliced completely through. Use a knife with a rounded edge.

2. 

   Twist the apple in half along the cut line.

   Twist the apple in half. Place the apple halves on the cutting board.

3. 

   Use a melon baller to scoop out the core.

   Scoop out the star shaped core with a melon baller. Cut a circle around the blossom and stem sections with the edge of the knife.

4. 

   Apple rings.

   Turn the apple over and pop out the core with thumbs or the tip of the knife. Repeat with the other half. Slice the apple into rings or fill the middle with a favorite filling such as peanut butter.

Tips & Warnings

• Wash and dry the apple thoroughly so that it doesn't slip when handling.

• Have a lemon ready to squirt juice on the cut sides; this prevents browning.

• Be careful with the sharp edge of the knife.

References

• Recipe Tips: Apple Preparation
• Washington Apples: Healthy Living
• Washington Apples: Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention

Resources

• How to Core an Apple Quickly