An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Cooking Fruit and other Articles by Steam.

Abstract

Abstract 14,894. Roberts, F. C. June 26. Steam cooking-apparatus.-Fruit, vegetables, &c. are cooked by steam passed through each article from the inside. The apparatus comprises a steam-generator 1, fitted with a steamtight cover 6 having a rim 10, which supports a preferably glass casing 11 closed by a lid 12. The cover 6 is formed with a socket 13, in which telescopes a perforated tube 18 provided with a cap 20; it supports a perforated shelf 15, and is furnished with drain-holes 14. When the apparatus is used, the fruit &c. is cored so as to fit closely around the tube 18, and the cap 20 is pushed in to close all holes above the fruit. In a modification suitable for steaming rice and other substances in bulk, the tube 18 is replaced by a small perforated cap, and the shelf 15 by a screen having arms, to steady it against the casing, and a raised centre to fit the cap. An apparatus for cooking several articles simultaneously is also described. The steam may be obtained from an outside source connected to the tube 18.

Inventors

• 👤 Ferdinand Charles Roberts

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