I spent hours today with wet hands. I cut and peeled countless apples. I even have a “gizmo”, but the misshapen apples proved too much. I had to cut out the yucky parts on every single apple before tossing it in the pot. My hands found a rhythm; wash, peel, cut, toss… I even listened to more of the audio book while I worked. I took a few breaks to rest my hands. My goal was to peel and cut all of the huge haul before I had to leave to take Kate to dance class at 5… I did see a single layer of apples in the sink, and then a stainless steel patch! I didn’t make it. I gave up and put the rest in a bowl for another time.
The end result is fantastic! Seventeen pint jars of apple sauce! WHOOO HOOOO!