Steam Juicers - More info please!

[Her Lushness]

I know Bob and Biggles have one, and I also know that Zeb, like myself is thinking about getting one, but I'd like to know more about the pros and cons of steam juicers.

I've seen one in Lakeland that is a stainless steel one (Zeb - take note!) that I am yearning for for Xmas. It seems like a pretty expensive toy if it's not worth the money. http://www.lakeland.co.uk/preserving.../product/11636

I love fruity wines, so it seems like a good investment, but I really need to know if you guys think it's worth the money? and what else would you use it for apart from wine making?

And one last question; if you pre-soak dried fruit, ie elderberries or sloes to rehydrate them, can you then use the juice extractor on them, or am I being blonde?

[Zebedee]

I popped into Lakeland to have a look at it..

1st thought that struck me was , It's smaller than I imagined.
After reading Bob's comments that 6lb of elderberries are needed (instead of 4lb by normal methods) I'm not sure if it would hold all the fruit in one go.
So if you had to do it in two batches,how long (time wise) are we looking at to get enough juice to make one gallon ?

[Her Lushness]

HAHAHA Zeb, I just knew you'd be the first one to reply to this thread!

Good question tho...


(A lot of things are smaller than you imagine, but they still do the job...)

[Richard S]

Most places seem to be selling these for around £100 so the Lakeland deal seems ok. There is a guy on ebay selling them but he is in Germany, postage to UK £14.90.

[BorderTerroir]

I know Bob and Biggles have one, and I also know that Zeb, like myself is thinking about getting one, but I'd like to know more about the pros and cons of steam juicers.

I've seen one in Lakeland that is a stainless steel one (Zeb - take note!) that I am yearning for for Xmas. It seems like a pretty expensive toy if it's not worth the money. http://www.lakeland.co.uk/preserving.../product/11636

I love fruity wines, so it seems like a good investment, but I really need to know if you guys think it's worth the money? and what else would you use it for apart from wine making?

And one last question; if you pre-soak dried fruit, ie elderberries or sloes to rehydrate them, can you then use the juice extractor on them, or am I being blonde?

It would seem this product is very good for making ...... juice!

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/steam-juicers/Mehu-Liisa-Recipes.pdf

[Her Lushness]

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/steam...sa-Recipes.pdf

Thanks for the link, it looks most interesting.

[lockwood1956]

6lb Elderberries fits in just nice


I can get them in Germany for around £40 (am going there at christmastime)

[Her Lushness]

Bobbbbbbbb...... are you going shopping in Germany.......


Are you taking a HUGE trunk with you? hint hint...

[lockwood1956]

I may be taking the car in December (I'm staying there till january!!)

[Her Lushness]

S'okay, I can wait....

[lockwood1956]

I saw them in the local supermarket (an Aldi type place)


sky.de

[Her Lushness]

Is it one of those that you use?

[lockwood1956]

yup!

[Zebedee]

Well I am now the proud owner of one of these beasts.

Had a morning playing with it. I now have 5 ltrs Blackberry juice and 2 ltrs Elderberry juice.
Would have had more,but 'er in doors' wanted her kitchen back.

[Richard S]

Did you get the one from Lakeland?