Author Topic: Apples that are too big for the apple slicer (Read 6924 times)

Emo EMAW · « **on:** October 19, 2011, 04:15:01 PM »

Hey there fellow EMAW's. It's that time of year again when the magical honey crisp apples start arriving after journeys from such great places as Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, New England and upstate New York. Now let me tell you, I absolutely adore these apples. The tarty sweetneess just overwhelms my palette and injects these feelings of nostalgia from my completely normal and very happy childhood.

Anyway, this fall I've run into an issue. These apples seem to be getting bigger, and this year the batch is so big that they don't fit into my apple slicer. Sure, it works, but I usually end up with scraps of skin and some smashed in sides, which really ruins the experience for me. So I was hoping some of you had run into this problem before and had come to some logical and pragmatic solution. I just don't know how I'll go on (even with 7 and 0 Cats!!!) without my honeycrisps. So, I patiently await your suggestions. Thanks.

CNS · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2011, 04:16:19 PM »

eat them normally w/ skin on, or go get a hand pealer.

bakerman · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2011, 04:18:52 PM »

don't be a dumbass and just use a knife

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2011, 04:21:38 PM »

To clarify, this is the kind of slicer I use:

It was given to me/us by my mother in law, so if it doesn't get used....well, we don't want to go there.

wetwillie · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2011, 05:24:34 PM »

Quote from: Emo EMAW on October 19, 2011, 04:21:38 PM

To clarify, this is the kind of slicer I use:

It was given to me/us by my mother in law, so if it doesn't get used....well, we don't want to go there.

Don't let them get you down, it is a fantastic device. Have you tried cutting the apple in half with a knife then cutting the halves with the slicer?

sys · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2011, 05:34:00 PM »

honeycrisps aren't tart sweet. they are supersweet with some balancing acid and an extremely coarse-grained, crisp texture.

i swear, the apple tasting notes on this site seem to get worse every year.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2011, 05:48:09 PM »

braeburn now there is a tart sweet

pissclams · « **Reply #7 on:** October 19, 2011, 06:28:28 PM »

apples = garbage

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #8 on:** October 19, 2011, 07:05:51 PM »

Quote from: pissclams on October 19, 2011, 06:28:28 PM

apples = garbage

wes mantooth · « **Reply #9 on:** October 19, 2011, 07:30:08 PM »

Quote from: sys on October 19, 2011, 05:34:00 PM

honeycrisps aren't tart sweet. they are supersweet with some balancing acid and an extremely coarse-grained, crisp texture.

i swear, the apple tasting notes on this site seem to get worse every year.

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2011, 07:48:36 PM »

is this a ron white joke?

CHONGS · « **Reply #11 on:** October 19, 2011, 07:50:23 PM »

You're buying apples that are too damn big.

Stevesie60 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 19, 2011, 07:52:25 PM »

Quote from: wes mantooth on October 19, 2011, 07:30:08 PM

Quote from: sys on October 19, 2011, 05:34:00 PM
honeycrisps aren't tart sweet. they are supersweet with some balancing acid and an extremely coarse-grained, crisp texture.

i swear, the apple tasting notes on this site seem to get worse every year.

I love it when sys takes a break from the Pat Bosco Basketball Extravaganza to come over to the Combo-Fanning board. Always a treat.

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #13 on:** October 19, 2011, 08:40:49 PM »

Quote from: sys on October 19, 2011, 05:34:00 PM

honeycrisps aren't tart sweet. they are supersweet with some balancing acid and an extremely coarse-grained, crisp texture.

i swear, the apple tasting notes on this site seem to get worse every year.

sys, plz consider yourself pwned!!!!

Quote from: www.honeycrispapples.org

Honeycrisp apples will store in the fridge for up to 4 months. The Honeycrisp apple sweet/tart taste combined with the Crunch in every bite is what makes Honeycrisp apples the most popular. The popularity of Honeycrisp apples is shared both by adults and children alike. This apple person has never seen teenagers so excited about an apple as Honeycrisp apples. Even Macoun apple lovers are switching to Honeycrisp apples. Honeycrisp apple the most popular apple in the World.

sys · « **Reply #14 on:** October 19, 2011, 08:48:08 PM »

they say that so honeycrisp eaters can feel more sophisticated*. people don't like to admit that their taste preference is for really sweet stuff.

* - not intended as a knock on honeycrisps, which i like. the texture is amazing.

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #15 on:** October 19, 2011, 08:49:20 PM »

Your face is sweet.

Gooch · « **Reply #16 on:** October 20, 2011, 09:16:30 AM »

Pro tip: Be careful when using knives.

Johnny Wichita · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2011, 09:25:50 AM »

Quote from: Gooch on October 20, 2011, 09:16:30 AM

Pro tip: Be careful when using knives.

Cire · « **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2011, 09:28:21 AM »

Just eat the rough ridin' apple.

ew2x4 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 20, 2011, 11:35:29 AM »

I eat honeycrisps. I pick the thing up and eat it. Stop being a nancy and do the same.

yoga-like_abana · « **Reply #20 on:** October 20, 2011, 11:42:47 AM »

how about grapples I mean wut the hell are those about?

puniraptor · « **Reply #21 on:** October 20, 2011, 01:09:05 PM »

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on October 20, 2011, 11:42:47 AM

how about grapples I mean wut the hell are those about?

I have several stupid friends who think these are incredible dr moreau genetic hybrids. I try to tell them it's just an apple soaked in grape flavored juice and then we fight.