How is it for peeling diff. Shapes &amp; sizes of apples?
709442
It is so much simpler to do it yourself by hand. It doesn't peel completely so you have to go back and do it anyway.
343892
As long as you skewer it where the core is it will slice and core it just fine. As far as peeling oddly shaped apples, it will peel the roundest part the best. It doesn't handle dips very well. But I would still recommend it to slice and core it. It works way better than the push down one where half the time your knuckles hit the counter.
634548
Yes, but i found I can now core any size apples, the apple corer/slicer type really was awkward for oversized apples, etc. This is sharp and easy
1490266
I would imagine that firm pears would work. You might get a bit at the neck end that didn't peel completely, but I see no reason why it would not work for the predominance of the fruit. I'm suggesting this on Bosc or other firm-textured and tight-skinned varieties. We have peeled some very irregular apples and had no difficulty.
1817367
I recommend at least quartering and coring. You really don't want the appleseeds in there. But you should be able to skip peeling- depending on the type of apple, it will generally do that part of the job for you.
537929
All I can tell you is we have had zero issues with the peeler concerning size. We have only used it on our spies which vary in size but no issues. Can't say for sure on your situation. Later.
619616
Good peeler must use a medium pine, not large because you would waist the fruit, it slices in a spiral way while it cores
1417495
I hope this helps. I cannot tell you about a having never used the other peeler. I can tell you I peeled 100 lbs of potato by myself using this machine last March. Was it perfect no. But close enough for me! It peeled everything I put in it. I canned some froze some and dried the rest.Please let me stress By Myself again. I bought 2 more for my canning sisters. I did use it for apples also but it will peel so much more.buy it you won't be sorry.
1796511
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.
317917
If not exact, very close to it, it's super easy to adjust and use. I had to thinly slice 27 apples for a pie I made and I did it in about 2 minutes. It's a great piece of equipment!
1636033
I try to find the most regularly shaped apples for that reason. Sometimes, however, the nicest ones are not so perfect in shape. I figure if I have to do some touch-up it is still better than doing it all by hand. My issue with this device is that there doesn't seem to be any way to adjust the thickness of the slices, and that is something I would like to be able to do.
536267
Yes. It seems to adjust nicely to the size of the apple. I had a lot of small ones given to me and I dehydrated them. This is the handiest gadget I've ever used for apples. :-)
1436618
We use ours for apple sauce every year. The Victorio does a fantastic job in separating the skins and seeds from the pulp. You don't lose much at all, and it is the easiest way ever to make apple sauce. You don't have to peel or core the apples - just cut them in fourths, cook them, and send them through the strainer. Couldn't be better.
2213623
Yes it can peel all kinds of fruits and vegetables. It is not as comfortable on apples and fruits as it is with larger or straight vegetables like carrots, butternut squash ect.
2181241
Peeling citrus and melons is sort of a necessity because the peel will make the juice not so tasty. This juicer juices super fast and a whole apple will zip through in a second. You are limited by the opening which is approximately 3" across so anything larger will need to be cut. It does spit out the seeds into the pulp collector so that is one plus for you. If you wish to juice greens or grass, this is not the most efficient juicer but it can be done by rolling them into a ball. I also find that it works even better if you core an apple and stick the ball inside of the apple. Hope that helps. Peeling citrus and melons is sort of a necessity because the peel will make the juice not so tasty. This juicer juices super fast and a whole apple will zip through in a second. You are limited by the opening which is approximately 3" across so anything larger will need to be cut. It does spit out the seeds into the pulp collector so that is one plus for you. If you wish to juice greens or grass, this is not the most efficient juicer but it can be done by rolling them into a ball. I also find that it works even better if you core an apple and stick the ball inside of the... » Read More Peeling citrus and melons is sort of a necessity because the peel will make the juice not so tasty. This juicer juices super fast and a whole apple will zip through in a second. You are limited by the opening which is approximately 3" across so anything larger will need to be cut. It does spit out the seeds into the pulp collector so that is one plus for you. If you wish to juice greens or grass, this is not the most efficient juicer but it can be done by rolling them into a ball. I also find that it works even better if you core an apple and stick the ball inside of the apple. Hope that helps. « Show Less
1120858
Not really the only thing you can do is adjust the depth of the blade so it doesn't cut as deep....it will leave some peel on the ends but you save a ton of the Apple. Uneven apples and large apples don't do as well with this peeler. I have done potatoes and small apples and it works great.
1017960
Yes! The blade is spring loaded and this allows it to move in and out following the shape of the apple. This lever can be moved away as there is a latch that allows you to core and slice the apple. To the best of my knowledge, all these types of apple peelers have this function.