What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prepares to eat apple initially, backing out of it (6)" mean?

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Prepares to eat apple initially, backing out of it (6)

Times Cryptic #28893 | 5 Across | 2024-04-17

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All reversed; PEELS (prepares to eat), A[pple].

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