OXO Good Grips Cherry & Olive Pitter - Black

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The easiest way to pit cherries is with a cherry pitter. The classic cherry pitter grips an individual cherry while a small rod pierces the fruit and pushes the pit right out. It leaves your cherries intact and ready for baking. However, because this technique only allows you to pit one cherry at a time, it can be a bit tedious.

Unlike other cherry pitters, The Triangle German Cherry Pitter does not have a mechanical prong that is inserted to push the cherry pit out. Instead, it has a small metal hooked loop that you insert into a cherry (or olive) and that pulls out the pit. This means there is only one hole made in the cherry, instead of two.Of course, cherry pits can pose a choking hazard, so avoiding swallowing them is probably a good idea. Young children have smaller bodies, so they are more susceptible to cyanide poisoning. So definitely teach your kids to spit out the cherry pits as well as other stone fruit seeds. Or just use a cherry pitter to serve them pit-free cherries. 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. This is a hand-held pitter that is made of die-cast zinc. As a result, it is sturdy yet also comfortable to use. The soft, non-slip handles have been designed to absorb excess pressure. For instance, you will be able to pit many cherries in a row without cramping. This cherry destoner can handle much more than just the sweet red fruits. It features a large silicone cup with flexible fins to hold food in place. As a result, you can pit anything that will fit into the cup. You can even remove the hull from small strawberries with this kitchen tool.

Almost all cherry pitters wear out after multiple uses, but the Cherry Pitter Push Button for Glass Jars is made to last. This pitter attaches to the top of a regular-mouth mason jar, then you place the cherry under the metal spring, and press down. The spring punches the pit out of the cherry and into the jar underneath it. While many cherry pitters are made of materials that are considered better than plastic, we appreciate that this is BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and so easy to use and clean. And even though it isn't our favorite option for a kid-friendly pitter, it has a safe and straightfoward design suitable for little helpers. If you have a paper clip in your desk drawer, you can use it make another easy DIY cherry pitting tool.I find that for most cherries, the slightly heavier 50mm paper clips work best. Smaller, thinner clips can be prone to bending with the weight of the pit. 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. It’s almost impossible to pit a cherry with a knife and leave it whole, unfortunately. So if a whole cherry is important to you, you’ll want to try one of the other methods listed below. To pit a cherry with a knife: To reduce the amount of mess in your kitchen, you may want to go with a cherry pitter that has a splatter guard. Otherwise, some juice may squirt out from the cherry as the inner prongs dislodge the pit.

The pitter catches the pits, which most single item cherry pitters do not, and stores them in the tool's head. You'll need to periodically empty it as you use the pitter. We love how contained the whole affair is, since kids can sometimes be a bit on the messy side in the kitchen. This pitter keeps things tidy and lets your kids have fun helping out. If your cherry pitter doesn’t have a splash guard, you’ll need to hold it over a bowl or kitchen sink. It’s also advisable that you not wear white, as any juice that gets on your clothes can leave a stain. Tabletop style multiple cherry pitters have you placing the cherry in the machine and pressing down on the top of the unit, punching down on the cherry to pit it. They are more ergonomic and don’t fatigue your hand as much as the handheld kind. And they often will pit more than one cherry at a time. But they take up more storage space, require some extra counter space to use, and are slightly more expensive than handheld squeezing pitters, though they cost less than a hopper-style pitter. I have the Instecho Cherry Pitter and really love it! It's simple but effective!" — Emma Christensen, Associate General Manager This machine is 6.5” x 5” x 12.5”. It is definitely larger than handheld pitters and can be bulky to store. However, it can handle much more fruit than smaller options and has a commercial feel.A. Cut the cherry lengthwise all the way around, keeping the blade of the knife against the pit. Twist the cherry apart to form two halves. ( A similar method to cutting an avocado.) Carefully remove the pit with the tip of the paring knife or your fingertips. There's minimal effort needed to operate this cherry pitter, and it works nicely for cherries of all sizes. To use it, you can hold it in the air or place it on a surface; a feature other single pitters don't offer. OXO is known for its intuitively designed kitchen gadgets, and this cherry pitter is no exception. Freeze your cherries. Once they are pitted, make sure you learn how to freeze cherries to keep them on hand all year long. This OXO model tops our list because it's moderately priced for a pitter that can handle multiple cherries at once, is sturdily constructed, and has an adjustable base that fits over bowls of varying sizes. It bowls us over further with its one-handed construction, which allows you to pit the cherries through a simple press of the lid. 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.

The way the arms and blade work together ensure that cherries are pitted with as little meat removed as possible. As a result, you are left with unharmed, juicy fruit. Depending on the size of the cherries, I most often use Ateco’s 3/16″ plain tip (#801) or their ¼-inch (#802). When choosing a tip, remember that if it’s too small a diameter, it’ll be difficult to center on the pit, and if it’s too large, you’ll carve out too much fruit. Finally, let’s take a look at the Squeeze2Pit Cherry Pitter. This is a beautiful handheld chromium-zinc alloy cherry destoner. Most importantly, it comes with a lifetime warranty to ensure pitless cherries for many years to come. What We Love: Pits 6 cherries at a time, large nonslip grip top reduces hand and arm fatigue, removable pit tray for easy disposalDon’t stress too much if you accidentally swallow a cherry pit whole though. Small unintentional ingestions of whole pits generally do not cause harm. Just don’t make a habit of it! So let’s make sure we get those cherries pitted. Classic DesignIf you're looking for a cherry pitter that's more basic in design, this model is your best bet. What We Love: Easy to clean, matte plastic finish allows for easy grip when wet, comfortable for the occasional large batch