A variable-stroke sheller is described, for shelling dried fruit, comprising cooperating means in relative motion (100), for receiving the dried fruit and breaking the shell of the fruit, by means of a reciprocated motion device (200), stroke adjustment means (300) of the means cooperating in relative motion (100). The reciprocated motion device (200) comprises an outlet eccentric element (210) connected to at least one connecting rod (220). The outlet eccentric element (210) is constrained to rotation by controlled grip locking means (201, 202, 203).