Apple pie prep step (4)

I believe the answer is:

pare

(Other definitions for pare that I've seen before include "Cut down gradually" , "Strip the skin from" , "Whittle" , "Trim off in layers" , "Decrease gradually" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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