Apples and pearsVideo: 01:57

Description

Compare apples with apples, so the saying goes. However, an apple also has some similarities to a pear: Pips in its core, lightly coloured flesh and that they both oxidise when exposed to air. The latter can be prevented with lemon juice.

Step by step instructions

APPLE

  1. Use a peeler to remove the skin from the apple by starting at the top and drawing the peeler all the way down to the bottom of the apple.
  2. Then, halve and quarter the apple. Place the apple pieces cut side down on the board and cut out the core with a straight, single cut.
  3. Then, cut the apple slices to size as desired.

PEAR

  1. Use a peeler to remove the skin from the pear by starting at the top and drawing the peeler all the way to the bottom of the fruit.
  2. Then, halve the pear and cut out the core with a Parisian scoop. Also use the Parisian scoop to remove the stump at the bottom.
  3. Finally, remove the stalk by pulling it towards the cut face.