Using the APampered ChefS for Fruits & Veggies: Beyond Apples & Potatoes

[kathijenkins]

I know this has probably been covered on here somewhere but I can't find it...what BESIDES apples & potatoes can you use the APCS with? My mom was wondering if you could peel oranges & that got me thinking...could you use it for cucumbers, kiwi, etc?

 

[chefann]

No, probably not. The item needs to be pretty firm for it not to work lose during use (some varieties of apple don't even work well). I keep meaning to try it with firm pears, but never have them in the house when I think of it.

 

[Ginger428]

No, probably not. The item needs to be pretty firm for it not to work lose during use (some varieties of apple don't even work well). I keep meaning to try it with firm pears, but never have them in the house when I think of it.

Pears work, I've used them many times...

 

[kathijenkins]

Thank you!! I'll let Mom know you can use it for apples, pears & potatoes.

 

[Stephaniecafe]

It only works on pretty firm pears though... I have to use the apple wedger when I do most pears in season, because they are softer. I love the wedger for when I have a lot of pears for canning (poached pears in cinnamon vanilla syrup...yum!) I think I use the APCS only if I have a lot of apples to do... and only then when my kids aren't around because the blade is soooo sharp! I cut the beegeebers out of one of my fingers with it! So, I love it, but have to be careful.