Chef'n StemGem Strawberry Huller Tool, Remove Core & Leaf, Great for Baking & Jam Making, Red, 9 x 5 x 3 cm

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Some hullers take more out of the strawberry than others. One that blasts a hole through the center, for instance, may not leave enough fruit for you to enjoy.

Strawberry hulling can be tedious work. Look for a huller with an ergonomic handle, in a comfortable size for your own hands, to avoid fatigue when hulling a large pile of strawberries. Although a strawberry’s core and green, leafy top are technically edible, they have a grassy texture and bitter taste that can affect the flavor of your jam. The portion right below the leaves that connects the tops to the rest of the fruit is typically tougher in texture than the red part of the berry, so it can also create white lumps in jam.

Chef’n BPA-Free Dishwasher Safe Strawberry Huller

With it’s simple push-button mechanism, just press down to open the stainless steel ‘claw’, insert it into the top of your fruit and release the button to hull with ease. Ideal for those summer servings of strawberries and cream. Not all strawberry hullers are made of durable materials. If you plan to use it frequently invest in one designed to last. The blades were also sharp enough to pierce the berry easily, but not so sharp that we worried about the tool slipping and cutting our hands. We cleaned the tool both by handwashing and by simply tossing it in the dishwasher, which was super convenient. Several reviewers noted the bulky width, which may make it more awkward to store, but we found it smaller than expected and simple to stow away in the kitchen drawer alongside other cooking gadgets. What's more, we think that the affordable price and efficiency that this tool provides more than makes up for any shortcomings.

If you’ve ever hulled strawberries, you know how much work it can be. Technically, you could just slice off the top of the strawberry, but then you’re tossing the very edible area around the stem in the trash, as well. Instead, hulling means inserting a knife near the stem, then cutting in a circular motion. Simplemost Media

Our Picks For The Top Strawberry Hullers

The Chef’n Orignal Stem Gen didn’t just catch our attention because of the clever name—it’s also one of the most popular and highly-rated strawberry hullers available. This model uses a simple push-button mechanism with a stainless steel tip. The metal piece grabs onto the berry stem without attaching to the surrounding fruit, meaning you won’t waste any part of the strawberry besides the stem and core. Simply twist to remove, release the button, and you’re ready to move on to your next berry. We also appreciate that the tip creates perfectly rounded openings for garnishes and stuffing strawberries with fillings like Nutella or cheesecake. Strawberries are among the most delicious summer fruits but preparing them can be a pain. This is especially true if you’re serving them in large quantities. You have to remove the stem, then hollow out the center. True, you can eat around the core and stem, then toss it in the trash, but that doesn’t work if you’re using them in a dish like pie or shortcake. Simplemost Media Not just for strawberries, this huller is also great for tomatoes, speeding up prep and leaving them ready for eating. When you’ve finished, it is dishwasher safe for added convenience. Some find hull removal easier if they twist off the leaves first. By doing so, you’ll be better able to see what you’re doing.