In today’s blog post, I want to share with you a miraculous little gadget that has greatly simplified my cooking preparation process—especially when I’m gearing up to bake an apple pie. I’m talking about the apple corer-peeler-slicer, a tool that has allowed me to bid farewell to the tedious task of manually peeling apples. Let’s delve into this nifty kitchen helper together.
### Discovering the Magic
For the past two decades, peeling apples by hand was a laborious task I resigned myself to, until I stumbled upon the apple corer-peeler-slicer. Believe me, this device works like magic. Equipped with a handy crank, it allows you to effortlessly secure it to your workstation. Personally, I find this to be a significant improvement over models that rely on suction cups.
### Demonstrating the Device
This tool is more than a time-saver; it’s a revolution in the kitchen. Here are the detailed steps to master the art of using the apple corer-peeler-slicer.
Step One: Secure the Device
Securing Method: This corer-peeler-slicer is designed with a manual crank that allows it to be firmly attached to a workbench or kitchen countertop. Compared to models that rely on suction cups, the crank offers a more stable and reliable method of securing the device.
Operation: Place the device on a smooth surface, adjusting its position for easy crank operation. Then, turn the crank until the device is securely fixed.
Step Two: Prepare the Apple
Selecting Apples: For this demonstration, I chose Honeycrisp apples from a local orchard. Make sure the apples are washed and dried for smooth proceeding to the next step.
Step Three: Mount the Apple
Mounting on the Device: Find the stem end of the apple and align it with the three small prongs on the device. Gently push to ensure the apple is securely attached to the prongs.
Step Four: Start Peeling and Coring
Operating the Crank: Gently turn the handle, and you’ll see the peeler start moving along the surface of the apple, removing the skin and core simultaneously. The whole process is quick and clean, taking only a few seconds.
Result: The apple is turned into a continuous spiral of intact slices, with the core perfectly removed.
Step Five: Slicing
Cutting the Apple: Remove the peeled apple, and you’ll find it in a perfect spiral. Use a kitchen knife to cut along one side of the spiral, and you’ll get a series of even apple slices.
Step Six: Preventing Oxidation
Using Salt Water: To prevent the sliced apples from oxidizing and discoloring, I recommend immersing them in water with a little salt added. Compared to lemon juice, salt water is more effective at preventing apple oxidation.
### Preventing Oxidation
To prevent the apple slices from oxidizing, I immerse them in salted water. Interestingly, salt water is more effective at preventing oxidation than acidic substances, like lemon juice.
### Conclusion
The apple peeler has truly saved me a significant amount of time, especially when I need to process a large number of apples for desserts like apple pies and crisps. If you frequently find yourself in a similar situation, I highly recommend considering this device. It’s not expensive—I recall buying mine on Amazon for about $30, manufactured by a company called Progressive.
Here, I want to emphasize the importance of reading product reviews and comparing different models before making a purchase, to find the apple corer-peeler-slicer that’s best for you.
I’ll be sharing my apple pie recipe in the next blog post, so stay tuned. Thank you for reading, and I hope you too can find a little helper in the kitchen to make cooking more efficient and enjoyable! See you next time!
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