Back To Basics Apple And Potato Peeler
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Back To Basics Apple And Potato Peeler
Customer Review: Works perfectly - if the fruit is suitable.
Summary: 5 Stars
This works really well on all except the largest-sized apples. It really does an excellent job on regular-shaped fruit - especially those varieties that are very crisp (e.g. granny smith). The suction attachment base works perfectly on my glass cook-top.
Large and/or misshapen fruit can be a problem, forcing the apple off-centre and not fully removing the core. Bruises and blemishes can "gum-up" the cutter, sometimes tearing the apple apart.
If the fruit is suitable, this simple but effective little device GREATLY reduces the time taken to prepare fruit for a pie or two. Slightly over-ripe fruit may make a great pie BUT forget using this device when preparing it.
Customer Review: Gets the job done!
Summary: 5 Stars
I haven't used this for potatoes, just apples. And even though I don't use it all that often--just a few times per year when I make apple pies, cobblers, and the like--it is an indispensible piece of kitchen equipment. All you have to do is stick the apple on the prongs and turn the handle; as the apple spins, it is peeled by the sharp little blade, and as it passes through the little opening on the end, it is cored and sliced into a neat, even spiral. It's practically effortless! The suction cup is a nice added feature for holding the unit still as you are using it. I would definitely recommend this item, and it's an absolutely must-have if you are frequently baking apple treats!Customer Review: Not at all a potato peeler
Summary: 1 Stars
I haven't tried this product on apples yet because I bought it to peel potatoes, which I have since found, it does not. The problem is most potatoes are not completely round, so what ends up happening is some sides of the potato get deep gashes in them and other sides aren't touched by the peeler at all. The device is way too small for most medium to large potatoes, also. In addition, I found that the suction mechanism worked in the short term while I was trying to peel potatoes, but it doesn't stay suctioned to the counter (mine is formica, but I also tried it on stainless steel with the same result) long term. I guess I'll go back to peeling potatoes the old fashioned way.Customer Review: Great product, but don't buy it here
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great peeler. Cook's Illustrated rated it as the best mechanical peeler. I had a very similar looking one that I bought last year, but it wasn't as well made as the A505 and it didn't work as well.
That said, these merchants are a total ripoff. This thing does not weigh 15 pounds and I have no clue why they are charging so much for shipping. I bought mine through cooking dot com, for only a few dollars more and with free shipping.
Interestingly, it appears as though Williams Sonoma stores also sell this peeler, though it is repackaged with their name one it. It still has "Back to Basics" stamped on the base, though.
Customer Review: Your kids will eat apples!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
My friend had one and i thought she was crazy to bring it on vacation!!! BUT WOW!!! It is the coolest thing! In less than 30 seconds, you have a full apple peeled and cored! My daughter helps me turn it and loves to eat apples now! I made an apple crisp and had 5 apples peeled in about 2 minutes!
Clean up is very easy - just wash it off. You can take off the corer and peel potatoes, although the "divets" in potatoes aren't caught so you have to go back over it with a knife.
WELL worth the money! It is very stable, easy to use, and safe (although keep your kids fingers away from the peeler and corer).