Demolishing cored pears, set aside fuzzy skin (5)

I believe the answer is:

suede

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'fuzzy skin' is the definition.
(type of leather)

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

(Other definitions for suede that I've seen before include "Form of leather" , "Undressed kidskin" , "Soft leather with one side napped" , "Undressed leather" , "unprepared material" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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