What is an Apple Peeler?
An apple peeler is a kitchen tool that aids in removing the skin, or peel, from an apple. An apple peeler takes many forms, also commonly known as a potato peeler, and may just peel or pare apples or may peel, core, and slice. The first apple/potato peeler was patented in the early 1800s. Today, there are numerous designs and varieties of apple peelers.