I'm wondering if this slices apples not in wedges? I've been making apple chips in the dehydrator. Need something that peel, core & slices. Thanks!
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It cuts the apple in a continuous spiral which you then cut in half. That makes half slices of apple that fit perfectly in a dehydrator. You can even adjust it so that it does not remove the peel. I use it for my dehydrator as it's important that each slice be the same width. In short, no wedges.
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This slices around, not in wedges. It makes a long "chain, which you can break up however you like. Peeler/Corer/Slicer - You can slice and core without peeling, but you can't core without slicing.
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It will produce a spiral slice much like a spirally sliced ham. I think you could break the slice into pieces for use in a dehydrator. The machine will peel, core and spiral slice very nicely.
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I see no reason this tool will not peel core and slice pears. I peeled appox. a bushel of Asian pears this fall. The cutter follows the contour of the fruit if adjusted correctly. It helps if fruit is firm. It does create problems when the fruit is soft. I like this tool to peel apples and Asian pears. This is the only fruit I've tried and It works great.
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Well, lucky for you i can answer this because i also bought the appler corer peeler from amazon as well. The apple peeler/corer, did exactly what it meant to do. Peel and core the apple. The core from that came out thicker and the peels comes out in a separate strand. Now, this spiraler does core the apple and when you line up core with the hole before turning the handle, the core came out smaller and thinner because the size of the hole. The peels with this paderno spiraler will be mix in with the rest of the apple noodle. You can see the peel and separate it manually if you dont mind doing so. But the best thing is that you can do MORE things with this spiraler than the apple peeler/corer.
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1st Extend the hinged bottom gray plastic tray to the same level of the slicer 2nd. Slice the apple by pressing down the apple, lift the apple and slicer up about six inches. 3rd. Pull the plastic tray up under the apple. 4th Set the slicer and apple down. . 5th.Press the slicer down again 6th. Pull the core out of the slicer. Your finished, you now have fresh apple slices. Good luck! This is the best value of any kitchen tool I have ever purchased.
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I never counted, the apple looks like a spiral of apple when done, like an accordian of apple, all cored too, then if you cut in half you have apples being ready for a nice pie. Used to have one when I did daycare, the kids were so delighted with it
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Yes, I have used this attachment for both tomatoes and making applesauce. You do not have to cook the tomatoes. Just cut them up and push them through. I have sometimes ran the "skins/seed" that come out the small hole in the front a second time to get a little more pulp out and this works great. You do have to cook your apples if you want to make a smooth applesauce using the appliance. Again - no peeling or coring - just cook the apples. If you have more questions, I'd be happy to answer them. It is a great attachment and I've already gotten my money's worth out of it - made over 30 jars of spaghetti sauce and plain tomato sauce and 50 jars of applesauce - it worked great on everything! Yes, I have used this attachment for both tomatoes and making applesauce. You do not have to cook the tomatoes. Just cut them up and push them through. I have sometimes ran the "skins/seed" that come out the small hole in the front a second time to get a little more pulp out and this works great. You do have to cook your apples if you want to make a smooth applesauce using the appliance. Again - no peeling or coring - just cook the apples. If you have more questions, I'd be happy to answer them. It is a great attachment and I've already gotten my money's worth out of it - made... » Read More Yes, I have used this attachment for both tomatoes and making applesauce. You do not have to cook the tomatoes. Just cut them up and push them through. I have sometimes ran the "skins/seed" that come out the small hole in the front a second time to get a little more pulp out and this works great. You do have to cook your apples if you want to make a smooth applesauce using the appliance. Again - no peeling or coring - just cook the apples. If you have more questions, I'd be happy to answer them. It is a great attachment and I've already gotten my money's worth out of it - made over 30 jars of spaghetti sauce and plain tomato sauce and 50 jars of applesauce - it worked great on everything! « Show Less
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You'd have to ask a Pampered Chef distributor about the blade. I wouldn't want the cut thinner, I'dlike it thicker, if anything. And no, there is not a zester. Why would you want a zester with apples? A grater is for zesting.
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I don't know about the wedge, but I have had NO problems, whatsoever, and I'm splitting Doug Fir, Hemlock, Cedar, and Alder. I stick to the size limit they give you, but even when I have been a little over, I use the slower speed, and it's fine. I did however cut a half piece of older Madrona, and I won't do that again, as it was so hard, one of the pieces flew out, and fortunately, away from me.
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I bought it specifically to make apple sauce and apple butter. It works great for this. You need to cook the apples before running them through the machine to soften them up. It is not necessary to peel or core the apples however you will want to cut them into halves or quarters. Once the apples are cooked they run through the machine very quickly.
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No, it won't just remove the peel it will spiralize the entire apple peel and all. I'd suggest you core the apple first if you want to do that.
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I would say no. I tried cutting an apple in half and slicing it. The results were not satisfactory. The slices are very thin. The slicer is the least effective of the pieces in this set. I use the graters and the julienne all the time, but almost never use the slicer.
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The slices are quite thin...I have sliced apples to add to salads...it worked well for this. I really like this product as it replaces using a mandolin.
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It has a small (semi-sheathed) blade that peels apples because they are of a uniform shape. I wouldn't even attempt tp peel potatoes in it. They are grittier (dirtier) of various shapes, sizes, and the flesh isn't the same texture as apples. So, no.
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YES,, You have to lower the blade and adjust it to just touch the side of the apple,,as you turn it just peels and cores all in one!! Works great! Wife got this for Christmas and we used it to peel potatoes and spiral slice some also!!
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Yes- good ideas-- my mother used to always add two peeled, sliced apples to her jarred mincemeat- Mincemeat is very concentrated, should have chopped or sliced apples added.. Sally B
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It should be called the "hinged pusher"; you flip that cover out of the way, push the slicer down over the apple. The apple goes all the way through except for the width of the blades. You flip the cover/pusher around and push the apple out of the slicer. Do a few apples, it works great!
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Yes, as a matter of fact, this was the main reason for me to purchase this item. If you get the 3 lb bags of apples - they are small - like a tennis ball - they slice perfectly. Start it off without the gripper so you get a flat side of the apple, then put the gripper on and slice fast! They do slice thin, probably about the thickness of a greeting card. I pop them in the oven at about 190 degrees for about 45 minutes and they turn just a tad tan and get crisp. I don't season them at all though you can sprinkle some cinnamon if you want that flavor. They turn out great and you can eat a whole gallon ziploc bag of them without any guilt! Yes, as a matter of fact, this was the main reason for me to purchase this item. If you get the 3 lb bags of apples - they are small - like a tennis ball - they slice perfectly. Start it off without the gripper so you get a flat side of the apple, then put the gripper on and slice fast! They do slice thin, probably about the thickness of a greeting card. I pop them in the oven at about 190 degrees for about 45 minutes and they turn just a tad tan and get crisp. I don't season them at all though you can sprinkle some cinnamon if you want that flavor. They turn out great and you can eat a... » Read More Yes, as a matter of fact, this was the main reason for me to purchase this item. If you get the 3 lb bags of apples - they are small - like a tennis ball - they slice perfectly. Start it off without the gripper so you get a flat side of the apple, then put the gripper on and slice fast! They do slice thin, probably about the thickness of a greeting card. I pop them in the oven at about 190 degrees for about 45 minutes and they turn just a tad tan and get crisp. I don't season them at all though you can sprinkle some cinnamon if you want that flavor. They turn out great and you can eat a whole gallon ziploc bag of them without any guilt! « Show Less