Tell Me About the Apple Peeler Slicer Corer

[strasfamily]

I am thinking about getting one of these but have not seen it in action yet. How does it slice the apples? Do they come out in one long string or does it actually slice them?

What are the pros and cons of the APCS? Thanks!

 

[BethCooks4U]

I love mine! Especially once they came out with the stand - that is a must add on!

You must use firm apples and if the core is soft it won't work. Works great with potatoes too. Make curly fries in no time.

 

[AJPratt]

I love mine, too! It is amazing. I peels and slices. So easy its unbelievable. If you remove the corer, you can use it to peel potatoes, too. I use it frequently. And get the stand, too! I love to make Mom's Apple Crisp.

 

[chef_leeanne]

The APCS was one of the very first PC items I bought. The consultant made a 15 minute French Apple Pie and I KNEW I had to have one!!

I would avoid apple recipes that required peeling and slicing. Now... it's not an issue. I love it!! I also recommend getting the stand. Many tables and countertops don't have the clearance to attach the unit to.

I was just talking to a friend yesterday about the APCS. She asked if it was a good seller for me. Told her of the time I had 8 guests attend a show, made an apple crisp in the microwave. All eight guests bought one!!

 

[Becca115]

Love itI love my APCS too! It slices the apple in one long "slinky". You can run your knife along one edge to make rings, slice the stack in half for slices, or use the Apple Wedger to make chopped pieces. The apples need to be firm, so I put mine in the fridge for several minutes to make sure they're nice and cold and firm. I love having even slices in my pies and desserts. My daughter thinks it's fun too.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I love my APCS too! It slices the apple in one long "slinky". You can run your knife along one edge to make rings, slice the stack in half for slices, or use the Apple Wedger to make chopped pieces. The apples need to be firm, so I put mine in the fridge for several minutes to make sure they're nice and cold and firm. I love having even slices in my pies and desserts. My daughter thinks it's fun too.

Thanks for the tip on refrigerating the apple to make sure it's firm! - I never thought of that!!

 

[reba515]

I also love it ! Before i started selling PC my neighbor would come over with a bag of apples for me to slice up for her.....i convinced her to finally buy one!

 

[ShanaSmith]

My 3 year old did all the apples for an apple crisp tonight. I think he likes it even more than I do.

 

[Paige Dixon]

Your kids will eat the whole apple if you P/C/S them and put it on their finger like a gigantic ring.

 

[ChefNic]

Your kids will eat the whole apple if you P/C/S them and put it on their finger like a gigantic ring.

How cute!!
And if you sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the slices...of course with the Fl/Sugar Shaker!... they'll love eating the apple! Those thin slices are more appealing to kids than even a wedge (Apple Wedger)

It is one of those products that I don't use a lot, until I do a recipe like Apple Crisp... or Taffy Apple Pizza(the BEST!!)... But when I need it, it is MUCH appreciated! I got the APCS in my kit when I signed. My mom had one before I signed.

I made the "Mom's Apple Crisp"(All The Best cookbook) last night, and my daughter (11yr.) did the 3 pound bag of apples.

I've heard you can take the peel strips, dip them in Jello mix(the powder) and bake them... and they turn out like gummy worms...( I don't remember where I heard this, or the exact instructions-you'd have to give it a try) But Wow! What a healthier option than actual gummies!

 

[chef_leeanne]

Here is the post how to make the gummy worms!

http://www.chefsuccess.com/showpost.php?p=18747&postcount=3

 

[sarahmarie]

my brother and i used to eat the "string" of peel all the time. That was the best part. For some reason we slurped it into our mouths and pretended we were sewing machines feeding thread! We were crazy!

 

[TinasKitchen]

I was just going to post this question when I saw your thread!

Question: I tried to use this last night (after years of not using it) and every apple that I used the core was soft. How can I expect a host to buy the right apple? I'm afraid to use it at a show! But I want to make the apple crisp.

 

[AJPratt]

I always use COLD apples. It helps.

 

[agw]

Question: I tried to use this last night (after years of not using it) and every apple that I used the core was soft. How can I expect a host to buy the right apple? I'm afraid to use it at a show! But I want to make the apple crisp.

The only way to be absolutely sure you have good apples is to bring them yourself. You know what size, shape, and firmness you need. If your host hasn't used the APCS, you're likely to have to accommodate unsuitable apples. I've found that bagged apples work the best. They're smaller than the loose ones. If they're too big, the core doesn't get removed as well.

However, if your host doesn't get you totally suitable apples..... If the core gets ripped out by the APCS, be sure to have your Ultimate Mandoline on hand!

I had a host one time who bought several apples that got core-stripped while demoing the APCS. Thankfully I'd packed the USG, so I was able to quickly and thinly slice the rest of the apple for the recipe.

Also, when demoing the APCS at a show, I'd highly recommend sticking with a recipe that does NOT require peeling. The peeling part of using the APCS sprays everywhere!

 

[AJPratt]

Also, when demoing the APCS at a show, I'd highly recommend sticking with a recipe that does NOT require peeling. The peeling part of using the APCS sprays everywhere!

That's my favorite part! LOL I have a plastic bag that I just let it fall into.

 

[agw]

That's my favorite part! LOL I have a plastic bag that I just let it fall into.

The peel itself isn't the problem. It's the spraying juice that gets me, my counter, my floor.... Do you put the bag over the whole thing?

 

[PCGINA]

If you remove the corer, you can use it to peel potatoes, too.

I don't remove the corer for potatoes - I USE the hole.

Stuff it with Cream Cheese, cheese, garlic, butter & herbs - push the potato a little to "fan" it - sprinkle a little Parmesean cheese on top of the potatoe, place in small bar pan (holds 4 nicely) and bake um. YUM!! YUM!!

I have even started to sprinkle the "core" of teh potatoe and bake them as well. My grandson likes his homemade tator tots (no deep frying) that nana makes.

Give it a try

 

[pamperedgirl3]

I know you can pull the peeler back to not peel apples, but how do you remove the corer? I never even thought of doing that!

 

[AJPratt]

Wow, Gina! That sounds REALLY tasty!

 

[AJPratt]

I know you can pull the peeler back to not peel apples, but how do you remove the corer? I never even thought of doing that!

There's a wrench that comes with it and you can move it away from where it cuts.

 

[letscook04]

Here is the post how to make the gummy worms!

http://www.chefsuccess.com/showpost.php?p=18747&postcount=3

Too funny! I have to try that for my son!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

There's a wrench that comes with it and you can move it away from where it cuts.

Wrench? What Wrench? I don't remember ever seeing a wrench...do other people have this wrench? I want a wrench! I had no idea you could remove the corer....I was always told to use that hole you get in the potatoes to stuff cheese and bacon into, and then bake them that way