Fruit with spots on needs peeling (5)

I believe the answer is:

apple

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'fruit' is the definition.
(I know that apple is a fruit)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for apple that I've seen before include "Adam had one!" , "Type of pome" , "Pipped fruit" , "Sweet or tart fruit" , "Fruit that keeps doctor away?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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