Back to Basics A12 Aluminum Steam Juicer

by Back to Basics

Product Features

• 12 Quart capacity for juicing bushels of fruit and berries
• Includes lid, steamer, juice kettle, water pan, drain tube, and clamp.
• Constructed of high polished aluminum

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.5 x 15 inches ; 5.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0007VW61S
• Item model number: A12
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,310 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Simple by design, the Aluminum Steam Juicer makes it easy to extract the natural juices of grapes, berries, and other soft fruits with the power of steam. This six piece set is ideal for making juice, jellies, syrups, and ciders.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!, August 17, 2007

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cforbush - See all my reviews

I made apricot juice with this and plum juice. the whole house smelledf wonderful while doing it, plus it saves a lot of time from the old "boil and strain" method. IT did take a little longer than the instructions said, but that may be because I used a lot of fruit, or because of difference in altitides. This is a MUST for canning juice.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Performance, November 3, 2008

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Pale 2 Porter (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Back to Basics A12 Aluminum Steam Juicer (Kitchen)

I made this purchase off from a suggestion from a colleague that has been using one for years. My initial need was to make hard cider and I did not have access to a cider press and the stuff you buy in the store is loaded with preservative. In less than an hour I was able to turn 2 pecks of apples into juice and I ran the pulp through a food mill to make apple sauce for my self and my 7 month old baby. Very little prep is needed, just wash your produce and if it is large cut it in half or quarters and toss it in the basket. The juice from the unit rivaled that of freshly pressed and it is already pasturized. I can't wait to try it out on other seasonal produce. I plan on purchasing 2 more for my mother and brother that make wine. I brew beer and will use it for adjunts to my seasonal ales.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great overall juicer, November 12, 2010

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kimnmeplus3boys - See all my reviews

This review is from: Back to Basics A12 Aluminum Steam Juicer (Kitchen)

I requested this juicer as a present because I hated to borrow my neighbors all canning season long and wanted to stay in the budget of the purchaser. I used this to process peaches, grapes and plums. I love this juicer.

Pros:
Unit nests together for compact storage.
Large top basket allows me to fill it up and forget it for a while.
Super easy to use.


Cons:
Since this unit is aluminum, you get a lightweight metal that can be dented or warped with some abuse.
The clamp is slightly troublesome. It didn't always shut completely and it dropped some juice. I just made sure to check it before walking away.
Plastic handles feel a little cheap, but you get what you pay for.

If I need to get another juicer, I will probably get a stainless steel one, but don't regret getting this one at all. Make sure that you put a marble or two in the bottom of the unit with the water. They will start to bounce around when the water gets low to warn you so you don't boil it dry.