10 Best Apple Peelers to Make Thanksgiving Prep That Much Easier

Save your strength with this hands-off electric peeler. Just pop the produce in, push a button, and presto: You have a fully peeled fruit or veggie without wasting nutrients or energy. 

Choose how you want to power it by making your selection between an included adapter or by simply inserting four AA batteries.

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If you're looking to peel a mixture of fruits and vegetables without crowding your kitchen with larger countertop tools, this top-rated handheld vegetable and apple peeler from Spring Chef should do the trick. 

It's a convenient, space-efficient option with a handle that's easy to grip and a horizontal blade that allows you to peel downwards with ease. This stainless steel tool also includes a blemish remover, and it won’t clog with peels, making cleanup hassle-free.

From its durable duo of carbon steel blades to the swivel peeler design that allows for multidirectional cutting, this simple yet efficient peeler is super budget-friendly. Although most reviewers use this kitchen tool for peeling thick root veggies like carrots or parsnips, it works great for thinner-skinned produce (such as apples!) as well.

If your biggest peeling predicament is a slipping grip (and the occasional cut), you need this cast iron peeler with a clamp. Fit it securely to your countertop, and then watch as the stainless steel blade peels, cores, and slices apples with ease.

To top it all off, this is a pretty decent space-saving option if you want all the efficiency of a mechanical apple peeler without the added bulk on your countertop. 

This option proves that there's no need to spend much on a versatile peeler that'll work on everything from apples to potatoes. This veggie and fruit peeler is also dishwasher-safe, making for easy cleanup.  Its extra-hardened, stainless steel blades are sharp but flexible. This allows it to get a clean cut while it's working with the shape of whatever you're peeling.

If the blade ever goes dull, it can be easily replaced. Plus, once you're all done with your peeling, you can either store the gadget away in a drawer or use the built-in hole to hang it for quick access.

The KitchenAid mixer has been a convenient component of most kitchens for over 100 years, so it may well be the very appliance you turn to for your pie crust dough. What you may not know is it can also help with your pie's filling.

With the KitchenAid Spiralizer Plus attachment, your mixer can now peel, slice, and spiral with seven different blade options. Just attach it to the Power Hub at the front of the mixer, and let the appliance do the rest.

If you’re in the market for a peeler this holiday season, this versatile option will work for all your festive meals. 

Fitted with two blades on either side, this gadget will do double duty by peeling firmer fruits and veggies with its straight blade, while removing skin from softer produce with its serrated blade. It also has a blemish removing tool for potatoes, and a rotating safety shield to prevent cuts or nicks.

When it comes to making the perfect apple pie, removing the core along with the stubborn seeds is the first step before breaking out the peeler. 

Make the baking process even smoother with this dishwasher-safe prep tool that’ll dig out apple cores with ease, courtesy of its serrated knife edge. Not to mention, there’s something so satisfying about cutting the perfect cylinder every time.

Sometimes, you just need something sleek and sharp to get the job done — and that’s exactly what this stainless steel peeler offers.

The contoured handle allows for a solid grip, while the flexible, corrosion-resistant blade glides across tough-skinned fruits and veggies. If you’re a peeler purist, this one is for you.

Maybe your pie recipe this holiday calls for more than just peeling — think a presidential pie with lemon zest or a red berry rhubarb with some grated Granny Smith. 

For a complete fruit prep kit, try the Berghoff 3-Piece Tool Set. The peeler, zester, and grater have ergonomic handles for easy gripping, sharp blades for precise prepping, and subtle colors that won't clash with your other kitchen equipment.