Attach the machine to your countertop

Place the apple peeler on a clean, smooth countertop. Press the suction cup down firmly and lock it with the accompanying lever. A well-attached machine works much easier and safer, because if it moves while turning you’ll lose grip on the apple. Check that it doesn’t move before you start.

Choose your setting: peel only or all-in-one

Most apple peelers offer two options. You can peel the apple only, or choose the setting where the machine removes the core and slices the apple into wedges at the same time. Decide this in advance depending on what you’re making. For applesauce, peeling only is fine. For apple pie or as a snack, the wedge setting is a real time-saver.

Impale the apple on the spike

Push the apple onto the spike exactly in the center, from the top or bottom. This is important: if the apple sits crooked on the spike, the machine will peel unevenly and you’ll be left with bits of skin. A straight placement ensures a nice, even peel. Press the apple on firmly so it’s secure and can’t rotate or slip.

Turn the handle and let the machine do the work

Once the apple is secured, turn the handle slowly. The apple rotates and the peeling blade glides in a spiral over the skin. Turn at a steady pace, not too fast. Within a few seconds the apple is fully peeled. If you’ve chosen the wedge setting, the device will also remove the core and cut the apple into even slices.

Remove the apple from the spike and check the result

Slide the apple off the spike carefully. Check for any remaining bits of skin, as this can happen with irregularly shaped apples. Remove those leftovers quickly with a small paring knife. The apple is now ready for your recipe, and you can save the peels for compote or discard them.

Quick cleaning after use

Rinse the removable parts immediately after use under warm water. Fruit dries quickly on the blades, so the sooner you do it the easier the cleaning. Most apple peelers are easy to disassemble. Check whether the parts are dishwasher-safe before putting them in the machine, because not all models are suitable for that.