The crossword solution for the term 'apple pie-making tool' is CORER, a five-letter word. A corer is a kitchen tool used to remove the core and seeds from apples in order to prepare them for baking into pies. It is usually a handheld device with a sharp blade that is inserted into the center of the apple and twisted to remove the core. Corers are also used to remove the cores from other fruits such as pears and peaches.