You can peel the apples, or leave the skin on for more texture and nutrition. You will need an apple corer, which will easily remove the core and surrounding seeds from the center of the entire apple.

If you’re lucky enough to live near apple orchards like we do and like to visit, then you probably have an abundance of fruit ...

Wash apples, cut into quarters, and remove the peel and core. (A countertop apple corer/peeler can be purchased for around $20; it's a good investment if you plan to make applesauce in quantity.) ...

To core the apple without peeling, use an apple corer or paring knife, carving out the core from the top and bottom to meet in the middle. If you don’t have a work surface that is large enough ...