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The 6 Best Pineapple Corers

Pineapple corers on a green background

The Spruce Eats / Danie Drankwalter

Pineapple is a sweet and tropical treat perfect for summer. Whether you enjoy it on its own, in an upside-down cake, or as a cocktail accent, the fruit is as versatile as it is delicious. Don’t be intimidated by its spiky exterior—with the right tools, slicing up fresh pineapple is a breeze. Pineapple corers remove the hard center, leaving you with tender and juicy fruit.

What We Like
  • Reinforced

  • Easy to use

  • Ergonomic handle

  • Multiple colors available

What We Don't Like
  • Can cut through sides if off center

Newness has really upgraded the pineapple-coring game. Learning from past models, the brand updated this version with a thicker blade and reinforced welding points for an incredibly sturdy tool. The sharp serrated blades bite into the fruit and twist to cut through it.

In just a few twists, you can pull out a spiral of pineapple rings. With the press of a button, the handle pops off, and you can slip the pineapple right off. Cut up the fruit into chunks or rings—whichever you prefer. You can even use the hollow rind as a bowl or decoration at a cookout. 

Blade Material: Stainless steel | Weight: 9.9 ounces | Dimensions: 9.35 x 3.92 x 3.31 inches

What We Like
  • Works for more than just pineapple

  • Easy-grip handle

  • Comes in a wide array of colors

What We Don't Like
  • May not remove entire pineapple core

If you want to core fruit and save money at the same time, Zulay’s Premium Corer might be what you’re looking for. Press the cylinder into the fruit, twist, and pull out. With the press of the lever, you can dump the core and move on to the next fruit.

Though intended for apples and pears, you can use this corer on pineapple, as well. However, it may work best on halved or fully sliced pineapple circles. 

Blade Material: Stainless steel | Weight: 3.5 ounces | Dimensions: 4 x 1 x 7 inches

What We Like
  • Textured grip with ergonomic handle

  • Removable handle

  • Dishwasher safe

What We Don't Like
  • Only comes in yellow

Cutting pineapple requires a sure grip. Fortunately, Sur La Table’s Pineapple Corer and Slicer has an ergonomic handle with a textured plastic grip, and the color is as vibrant as the fruit it cuts. The sharp stainless steel serrated blade cuts through the pineapple with ease. Twist the tool down, and it will slice up the sweet yellow fruit into a spiral of rings. 

Blade Material: Stainless steel | Dimensions: 4.75 x 1.75 x 12 inches

What We Like
  • Slices and cuts pineapple into chunks

  • Wedger is detachable

  • Durable

What We Don't Like
  • Handle attachment can be flimsy

Most pineapple corers create a spiral ring of fruit, so if you want chunks, you need to add an extra step and cut it up yourself. If you want to skip that step, Tomorrow’s Kitchen has a handy pineapple slicer that comes with a wedger.

The slicer will create the standard pineapple spiral, while the wedger cuts it up into triangular chunks. If at any time you change your mind and want rings, you can remove the wedger. 

Blade Material: Plastic | Weight: 4.3 ounces | Dimensions: 4.5 x 5 x 9 inches

What We Like
  • Easy to use and clean

  • Double knife ring

  • Keeps pineapple fruit whole

What We Don't Like
  • Not as effective on larger pineapples

Common pineapple corers on the market create a uniform connected spiral ring of fruit, but what if you want a whole ring or to control the thickness of the slices? This sturdy corer from Choxila can help you do just that.

Featuring double serrated blades, this corer cuts fruit away from the sides while simultaneously cutting it from the core. Pull it out and you’ll find a cored cylinder of pineapple ready to slice. 

Blade Material: Stainless steel | Weight: 7.8 ounces | Dimensions: 7.8 x 3.1 x 7.8 inches

What We Like
  • Can cut pineapple directly into container

  • Container and corer have measurements

  • Easy to use

What We Don't Like
  • Hand strength required

Even with a handy tool like a pineapple corer, things are gonna get a bit sticky with that juice. But what if you could store the fruit and its juice at the same time? This convenient bundle has three parts: the corer, a wedger, and a container. After coring the pineapple with the stainless-steel tool, press the rings down through the wedger and directly into the container. Or, if you prefer rings to wedges, simply slide the cored pineapple into the cylinder and snap on the lid to store in the fridge.

Both the container and the pineapple corer have easy-to-read measurements along the side, which is a nice little feature when cooking or baking. Even if the tools do get sticky from juice, cleaning is simple: All of the parts are dishwasher-safe. It's a great trio of tools for cutting up pineapple, whether you eat the fruit as a snack or plan on making a tasty pineapple salsa.

The Final Verdict

For a sturdy and sharp-bladed tool, check out the Newness Premium Pineapple Corer. If you want a tool that tackles multiple fruits, try the Zulay Premium Corer.

What to Look for in a Pineapple Corer

Blade Material

There are two main types of materials used when it comes to pineapple corers: plastic and stainless steel. Many prefer stainless steel blades for their durability, sharpness, and sturdiness. Plastic, on the other hand, tends to be more affordable and doesn’t run the risk of rusting. 

Handle Grip

A steadfast grip is important when cutting pineapple. Though certainly safer than using a knife to cut up a pineapple, corers still have sharp parts, and a slip could lead to a nasty cut. Thankfully, most pineapple corer grips have rubber or textured plastic to keep you from slipping. Just be sure to keep it dry and free of any juice splashes. 

Slice Style

Different corers will cut pineapple in different ways. The most common cut is the spiral slice, which creates a connected spiraled ring of pineapple. Some corers cut the pineapple and keep it as one intact giant ring, while others contain wedges that cut pineapple rings up into triangular chunks. A few corers only focus on the core itself and won’t cut the pineapple fruit at all. Consider what you want out of your pineapple before deciding on the best corer style for you. 

FAQs

How do I core a pineapple?

With a pineapple corer, the task is fairly simple. Cut off the top of the pineapple, place the blades into the fruit, and twist according to the instructions. Once the corer reaches the bottom, pull out and prepare it however you want.

Can you eat pineapple cores?

Pineapple cores are hard and dense, so most people throw them out. However, pineapple cores are edible. You can eat them raw, soften them up a bit in boiling water before blending it up into a smoothie, or even cut them into slices and pop them in an oven for crispy pineapple chips. 

What should I do with the pineapple rind? 

Though pineapple skin is technically edible, it isn’t typically as appetizing as the fruit itself. Instead, you can use hollowed out pineapple rinds in a variety of ways. Halved rinds make for great bowls for individual meals or as a serving platter. A whole pineapple rind could be used to hold a fruity punch or tropical cocktail

Why Trust the Spruce Eats? 

The first time Allison Wignall tried fresh pineapple was in the fields of Hawai’i. She ate so much pineapple on the tour that her tongue went numb. Ever since, Allison has loved using pineapple in all sorts of recipes from smoothies to tropical-inspired tacos. Her work has been featured in publications such as Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, and Southern Living.

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