OXO Good Grips Cherry & Olive Pitter - Black

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If you’re a casual cherry eater, or just don’t want to shell out for a cherry pitter, there are a few household staples you can turn to. Here are some of the most common methods:

This machine is used by placing the cherries in the top portion. This portion is slanted, so each cherry rolls into place in a tube. The stoner is then manually pressed down, the pit is extracted, and the cherry is expelled. This cherry pitter features a stainless steel plunger that is sharp and precise. But, there’s a catch… It works better on large sweet cherries than it does on smaller sour ones. Best of all, this cherry stoner is designed with the user in mind. It has an ergonomic handle that is comfortable and stable. In addition, it has arms to keep the cherries secure while you pit. This may be one of the best cherry pitters if you are looking for a long-lasting, reliable kitchen tool. It is lightweight and very accurate. Brian Krause from the United States is the official Guinness World Records holder for the longest spit of a cherry pit. In 2004 he competed in the International Cherry Pit-Spitting Championship and spit a cherry pit over 93 feet! If you've never seen a cherry pitter quite like this one, you're not alone. It's a unique design, and one that prevents you from having to grip and squeeze endlessly, which can prove challenging for many hands.In addition, the fins on this destoner act as a safety mechanism. Fruits cannot move around when you are trying to pit them. Therefore, it is one of the best cherry pitters for young children or adults who are clumsy in the kitchen. I'm Amanda, and I love to create seasonal recipes for every day and entertaining. I'm inspired by the beauty of fresh ingredients and believe that there are few bad days that can’t be improved with a warm baguette and a wedge of Brie.

I prefer using plain (round) tips to stars. Not only can you pinch your fingers on the star’s sharp edges as you push the pit through, but it also leaves the cherries looking a bit jagged. Tart or sour cherries, in particular, tend to oxidize and go brown when exposed to air or when they go through a freezing process. To prevent this, after pitting, treat cherries using a fruit protector solution like Ball® Canning Fruit Fresh. What We Don't Love: Requires a mason jar to use, metal push button is small and isn’t comfortable for large batches What about bulk cherry pitter machines? Honestly, I haven’t found a model that I love. If you use one that you recommend, let me know in the comments! If you have a metal pastry tip in your kitchen for cake decorating, it can pull double duty as a DIY cherry pitter. Simply remove the cherry stem and place the fruit, stem side down, over the top of the piping tip. Then, gently press down on the fruit until the tip pushes the pit through.More than anything else, your hands and their comfort should dictate the cherry pitter you choose. If you have any conditions that involve pain in your fingers, thumbs, or palms, opt for a pitter that accommodates that area and doesn't force you to put pressure on it. The pitter is fairly accurate for taking care of more than one cherry at a time. It will remove the seeds the majority of the time. However, it is still a good idea to count the pits to avoid any accidents. Our team of nutritionists, recipe developers, food content creators, and home cooking experts are here to help you feel like a kitchen hero! Best of all, this cherry pitter is designed for maximum efficiency. You will be able to pit huge quantities of cherries faster than ever before. In addition, the cherries are pitted so fast there is hardly any mess left behind. However, the small mess that remains is easy to clean up. This machine is designed to be rinsed by hand and dried with either cloth or paper towels. But, it is not dishwasher safe.

In the same vein, the amount of cherries you need to pit is also an important factor to consider. If you are going to be pitting multiple pounds of cherries each year, you will probably want a pitting machine. These machines can destone up to six cherries at once and substantially cut down on prep time. It's easy to forget that cherries range in size since larger varieties are so popular, but this pitter is here for the smaller types of cherries. With that said, extra-large ones might be an awkward fit and can lose juice around the sides.

This cherry destoner has a unique patented design and is a large, self-contained machine, measuring 8” x 4.5”. It does not have a handle like many other pitters do. Instead, the entire top of the machine closes on the cherries. Cherry pitters come in a variety of styles, from handheld squeezing, tabletop multiple cherry pitting, hopper-style, and garnishing tools. Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Chewing around cherry pits is sometimes more work than it is worth. This Prepworks Cherry Pitter solves that problem by making the pitting process as effortless as possible. It is designed to pit up to six cherries with one single motion. Most cherry pitters are manual. Some require more pressure than others to operate. Individuals with arthritis or other types of joint pain will want to look for a cherry pitter like the Progressive Prepworks Cherry-It Cherry Pitter. This unit has a non-skin bottom to hold it in place. It also requires little effort to remove the pits from the cherries.If you have a paper clip in your desk drawer, you can use it make another easy DIY cherry pitting tool. The Cuisipro Cherry and Olive Pitter has been designed to stand out from other pitters. This is because it features a unique scoop that allows it to be used with one hand. To clarify, you can scoop up cherries and pit them in one smooth motion. Therefore, you still have one hand free to complete other tasks. What We Love: Pits 6 cherries at a time, large nonslip grip top reduces hand and arm fatigue, removable pit tray for easy disposal Tart Cherry Smoothie Bowls. Blend up your cherries into these Smoothie Bowls for a light summertime breakfast. This is a commercial cherry pitter that pits up to five cherries at one time. Above all, it is made of stainless steel in Buffalo, NY. As a result, this is a high-quality product that is enjoyable to use. It features one handle that pits all five cherries at the same time. Meanwhile, the pits are moved into a separate stainless steel container. The seedless cherries drop directly below into another container.