We found that apples, potatoes, and many other fruits and vegetables can be peeled easily and efficiently by this machine, but keep in mind that it does not core or slice. This is definitely a multitasking tool: The robotic arm adjusts to accommodate different sizes and textures so you aren't limited to apples. We like that this model doesn't take up too much space on the counter and includes an electrical adapter that can be plugged into a normal outlet, though it will also work on four (AA) batteries. An electric peeler makes it easier to prepare the fresh fruits and veggies you might otherwise avoid because of the work of hand-peeling. This is a great tool for people who don’t like to manually peel apples or other fruit and vegetables. Size: 12 x 2 x 8 inches | Weight: 2 pounds | Method of Operation: Hand crank | Dishwasher Safe: Hand wash recommended We also appreciated that the blade retained its sharpness after hours of peeling. The handle is of the traditional wooden dowel-shaped design and the parts are engineered to work hard and last a long time. Each vegetable or fruit requires a slight adjustment in terms of strength used during the peeling, and the blade has to be adjusted as well. We also successfully peeled a large sweet potato and carrot but noted it works best for apples. Coring is simple as well (took about 5 seconds). The speed depends on how fast you turn the crank, but it took us around 8 seconds to peel and slice a small apple. That all said, it efficiently peeled, cored, and sliced apples (and it can perform all those functions simultaneously). We noticed it can be a bit fussy to adjust if you've never used one of these before, but after it’s set, it’s ready to go without adjustment. With an old-fashioned feel and look, it brings a bit of nostalgia to the task of peeling apples, potatoes, and large carrots, but it’s best for peeling and slicing in larger amounts because of the setup. This classic cast-iron peeler is exceptionally sturdy due to its construction, as well as the C-clamp used to secure it to a table or countertop. Requires countertop deep enough for clamp Size: 11.3 x 6.8 x 1.25 inches | Weight: 8.6 ounces total | Method of Operation: Manual | Dishwasher Safe: Yes Lastly, the julienne made even carrot strips, perfect for our red cabbage and apple salad. Since serrated blades are better for softer fruits and vegetables-think peaches, plums, and tomatoes-we used it on a soft Roma tomatoes before making a sauce. The swivel also swiftly and quickly peeled thick-skinned sweet potatoes, with barely any work on our end. The 'regular' straight-edged peeler tackled apple slices and Yukon potatoes for mashing. No matter what we tested, this set made peeling a breeze. The full set does take up more room than a single peeler, but we appreciate that each has a blade guard to keep your fingers safe. This ergonomic Oxo set comes with three different style blades-a swivel, a julienne, and a serrated-so you'll have peelers year-round for every recipe.

Sure, you can only have one peeler with a straight blade, but it's also nice to have options. Size: 5.8 x 12.4 x 2.9 inches | Weight: 2.2 pounds | Method of Operation: Electric | Dishwasher Safe: Yes Still, this is a particularly versatile attachment as it was able to slice any veggie or fruit we tried-even dense sweet potatoes. The peeler worked well for our apple crisps, but we did note that irregular shapes (like a sweet potato) can cause it to skip small sections of peel. After some trial and error, we were able to core apples successfully and get uniform pieces that were easy to remove. The slicing and spiralizing functions performed extremely well and will definitely save you time in the kitchen. We used the attachment to peel, slice, and spiralize apples for apple crisps, and found all the blades to be extremely sharp. The parts include a fine spiralizer, a medium spiralizer, a spiral slice (small core), a spiral slice (large core), and a peeler. As with all of the KitchenAid attachments, this one is sturdy and hardworking.

If you already own a KitchenAid mixer, this attachment makes peeling, coring, and slicing apples and other fruit and vegetables a breeze. For serious cooks and bakers, the KitchenAid mixer and its attachments are some of the best investments you can make.

Spiral vegetable peeler