Best Apple Corers Under $12 (2026)

The SCHVUBENR straight corer does one job well: push it through the center of an apple from top to bottom and remove it with the core inside. The stainless tube is sharp enough to push through with moderate force without requiring a mallet. Works on apples of any diameter, unlike slicer-corers that are sized for standard apples. Essential for stuffed apple recipes where you need the apple intact. Also works on pears and thick bell peppers. Easy to clean — just push the core out and rinse.

Supercenter slicer-corer cuts prep time from a minute of knife work to one press. Position over the center, push straight down, and the apple separates into 8 equal wedges with the core removed. The stainless radial blades are sharp enough that most apples require less than 10 pounds of force. The food-safe plastic frame withstands the repeated pressure of daily lunch prep. At $10, this is the go-to for families who serve apple slices regularly.

A slightly narrower central core tube combined with sharper radial blades produces noticeably cleaner slices than budget slicer-corers. The slices separate cleanly without the crushing bruising that happens when blades are dull. The stainless construction is fully dishwasher safe. Best for cooks who notice the difference between clean and crushed apple slices.

OXO puts their ergonomic handle philosophy into an apple corer and the result is the most comfortable grip in this category. The wide soft-grip handle distributes force across the palm rather than concentrating it on one finger pressure point. Important for users who core many apples at once for pie making or preserving. The blade is sharp and the construction is typical OXO quality.