10 Tricks For Peeling Fruit Quickly
- April 25, 2017 |Last updated on 01/03/2024
Warmer weather means the return of fresh fruit. But getting to the juicy stuff inside can be a hassle. So. Much. Peeling. Don’t let a little inconvenience keep you from enjoying fresh fruit’s delicious taste and many health benefits. Become a fruit ninja by trying these 13 clever hacks for peeling fruit quickly.
1. Peaches
Peel peaches the same way as grapes: with hot water. SimpleVeggieMeals uses only a paring knife and a pot of boiling water to get the job done. Start with slicing a simple “X” in the skin at the bottom of the peach. Then soak in the hot water for a short time. Remove peach from the water, and the skin should peel right off. Again, this process is probably best for when you have a lot of peaches to peel, like for pies or fruit platters.
2. Pomegranates
Pomegranates are trendy right now, but preparing them can leave you scratching your head. Their hard outer shell makes it a challenge to get to the edible seeds inside. Try this technique from Food Wishes that uses a bowl of water and a knife. So simple and mess free! Yes, it’s not technically peeling, but it is removing the outer shell, so it’s close enough, right?
3. Cantaloupes
This beautiful melon is delicious, but it can be a bit tricky to remove the rind and cut it up. One Minute Recipe posted this video on how to do it in about 60 seconds—no muss, no fuss.
4. Mangoes
Mangoes are delicious, but they can be slippery. If you’re not skilled with a knife, this tropical fruit can be especially tricky to peel. But not when you use this fruit-peeling hack that uses a drinking glass. Slice the unpeeled fruit into a few sections, and then let the glass do the peeling, as demonstrated in this video by Melissa Bailey.
5. Apples
Anytime you bring out a power tool to peel fruit, you know things are going to get interesting! While this technique may not be practical for an apple or two, it’s perfect if you have a bushel to peel (think: Thanksgiving pies). Get a power drill and a standard y-shaped peeler. Stick the unpeeled apple on the end of your drill and spin the peel away. Watch this video from Handimana to learn the trick.
6. Grapefruit
Ever wonder how people get those perfectly sized grapefruit slices? It’s not as hard as it looks. A couple of well-placed cuts and a little know-how can help you make your grapefruit look as amazing as it tastes. Sunkist has a great tutorial on how to peel and slice grapefruit like a pro.
7. Strawberries
Okay, so you don’t actually peel strawberries. However, getting the stem out can be a pain. But there’s an easier way! All you need is a drinking straw. Don’t believe us? Check out this video of one of the easiest hacks you’ll ever see!
8. Grapes
The thought of peeling grapes can make even a seasoned cook shudder. They’re tiny and there are so many of them! But, a quick bath in hot and then cold water helps the skins slide right off the grapes. Hunker shares a simple three-step technique.
9. Kiwi
If you have 30 seconds, then you can peel a kiwi—no knife required. All you need is a spoon to separate the outer skin from the flesh of the fruit. Worldwide Culinary Apprentice has the simple directions on how to be a kiwi-peeling master.
10. Pineapples
I admit I usually buy pre-peeled and sliced pineapple because the whole spiky fruit just looks so intimidating. However, after watching this video on how to peel and core a pineapple in about a minute, I think I may give it a try this season.