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15 kitchen gadgets to get excited about

woman in kitchen

When it comes to handy gadgets for the home, especially those that save precious time, we have to admit it - we're curious. And while we're on the subject, it's not just time-saving, it's all those little inconvenient parts of cooking that we could frankly do without. After all, how many times have you shed tear after tear whilst chopping onions? We're guessing, like us, quite a few. Fortunately, many little ingenious devices have been invented to our rescue - and when it comes to their kitchen, gransnetters are in the know. From useful investment pieces to novelty gadgets (talk about an excellent present for the amateur cook who has everything), we've rounded up 15 great kitchen aids that make life a whole lot easier.

1. Spill the beans

Krisk Bean Stringer, £5.87, Amazon

2. The apple gadget

OXO Good Grips Pop Out Apple Divider, £12, John Lewis

3. Mix it up

lakeland mixer

Pistaschio KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer, £549.99, Lakeland

Okay, it's not strictly a 'gadget', but it's so pretty that we couldn't resist including it. The various attachments and widely-renowned quality make this a great investment.

"I'm sure if I had one of those KitchenAid food processors you see on Bake Off it would be my favourite."

4. The party piece

Strawberry Fruit Corer Kitchen Tool, £2.47, Amazon

5. For pineapple lovers

Statko® Stainless Steel Pineapple Slicer, Peeler and Corer, £9.97, Amazon

6. No more tears

Onion Holder and Slicer Gadget, £5.47, Amazon

7. For the baker

Cake Release Spray, £4.49, Lakeland

Spray this stuff on your cake pan before the batter goes in and it'll come out smooth and whole every time.

8. Easy as 'can do'

Joseph Joseph Can Do Can Opener, £16, John Lewis

Pocket-sized and palm-friendly, this gadget makes opening your baked beans a walk in the park.

9. The timesaver

Mandoline Food Slicer, £19.98, Amazon

Makes short work of slicing your five-a-day any way you please. The changeable blades mean you can vary the shape and thickness of your diced fruit and veg to get the result you want. Perfect!