Victorio VKP250 Food Strainer - Manual (Page 6)

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Preparing Specific Produce Types
While this sections teaches you how to prepare different types of
fruits and vegetables, it also introduces optional accessory screens
and spirals that do not come standard with the food strainer (see
p. 8 for details).
APPLE SAUCE
It is best to use a variety of apple types. Make sure they are ripe and free
of blemish. Wash, and remove stems, then cut into quarters. It is not
necessary to remove the skin, core or seeds. Simmer or steam until tender
– about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Process through the
Apple/Tomato Screen. Season to taste.
TOMATO SAUCE AND SALSA
For best results, use fresh, ripe, uncooked tomatoes. Wash and cut into
quarters. Process through the Apple/Tomato Screen. To thicken the
tomato sauce after straining, you can simmer the pulp in a pot on a
stovetop to remove excess moisture. To turn your tomatoes into salsa use
the Salsa Screen.
APRICOTS, PEACHES, PEARS, PRUNES, PLUMS, ETC.
Wash the fruit and remove any pits. Do not put pits through the strainer.
Simmer the fruit until soft. Drain and cool the fruit, then strain through
the Apple/Tomato Screen. Season to taste.
BEANS AND PEAS
Use any cooked beans or peas for soups, side dishes, bean dips, burritos,
tacos, or enchiladas. Strain through the Pumpkin Screen and season to
taste with onion, garlic, etc.
BERRIES
Use the Berry Screen to process berries that have very small seeds. Wash
the fruit, remove the stems, and process through the strainer. Berries with
larger seeds can be processed with the standard Apple/Tomato Screen.
Perfect for making jams, jellies, pie fillings, dessert and ice cream toppings,
and for dried fruit leather.
PUMPKINS AND SQUASH
Use the Pumpkin Screen to process squash and pumpkin. Wash the
outside of the pumpkin or squash thoroughly, remove seeds and cut into
1-2 inch cubes. Steam or bake until soft. Cool, then strain. Just right for
pies, breads, and side dishes. Freeze in one-cup portions for later use.