Combining two blogs today, we first present America's Test Kitchen's
recipe for perfect pineapple upside-down cake. Among the keys
to the recipe is how to ensure perfect unmolding plus how to keep
the pineapple pieces securely in place once unmolded. And the
recipe comes with instructions on how to substitute peaches or
nectarines for the pineapple.
Our second reference is to theKitchn's article, On Specialty Fruit Gadgets
and
Tools: Really Useful or Just Plain
Silly? The article and respondents weigh in on pineapple
slicers, "the pineapple slicer is the best invention ever.
Hands down. If you like fresh pineapple there is no other way to
go," strawberry hullers, cherry pitters, banana slicers, and other
fruit-related gadgets.
The article did not, however, mention one of our favorite fruit tools - the mango slicer. It's the best way to deal with that nasty pit. We'd love to hear from our readers if the article missed any of your favorites, or if you disgree with any of the reviews. And an appraisal of the recipe would be wonderful, as well. Enjoy!