

So, why do people use an apple corer rather than a knife? The answer lies in the speed and uniformity with which you can prepare apples with one of these handy devices. You’ll notice that some have fancier handles than other ones, but they all perform basically the same job: get rid of the bits in the middle you don’t want to eat. Essentially, it’s a long cylindrical tool with a hollow space that you push through the fruit in order to pull out the core, or the middle piece with the seeds. But an apple corer is a completely benign, highly useful kitchen item that is simplicity itself. If you see one without knowing what it is, you might be excused for thinking that an apple corer is some kind of medieval implement of torture or the instrument of a particularly callous dentist. By contrast, the StarPack Premier Utensil, Jamie Oliver Twist 'n' Slide, and Westmark German have been removed due to fulfillment concerns and confirmed complaints about core remnants being left behind. The Mueller Austria SpeedSlice has been awarded the top spot because of its ability to both core and slice apples while minimizing cleanup. The Mueller Austria Remover, Fox Run 5547, Deiss Art, and Mueller Austria SpeedSlice are new additions to the list, chosen to provide users with a wider variety of mechanisms for removing cores. This kind of tool is perfect for parents who find themselves spending a little bit too much time everyday prepping school lunches. If you're looking for something that will do all the prep work for you, you may be interested in an apple slicer as well.

Apple corers are great for removing the seeds of the apple in one fell swoop, and the fibrous material surrounding the seeds. All of these tools feature sharp, durable blades that extract cores easily and quickly, and minimize cleanup, too. The apple corers we've chosen include everything from sleek, low-profile options to more robust countertop models. If you want to separate the tasks of coring and slicing, go with the two-piece Deiss Art, which is every bit as affordable as the Norpro. It also costs next to nothing, in addition to its high performance. However, the Norpro 5133 Grip-Ez is nearly as nice, with slip-resistant handles and a durable base that ensures the job is done right.

Sadly, our previous favorite slicer from Mueller Austria is almost impossible to get your hands on now, so we can no longer recommend it.
