the pineapple in one hand and the base of the green leafy crown in the other. Twist the crown firmly while pulling upward. The core stem will pop out cleanly from the fruit without leaving excess sugary flesh behind.
The Knife Method: If the crown resists twisting, slice off the top of the pineapple 1/2 inch below the leaf base. Carefully trim away all soft yellow fruit flesh around the central core stem. Leaving sweet fruit flesh attached invites fruit flies, mold, and bacterial rot.
Step 2: Stripping Leaves
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