How to Pit a Cherry With a Paper Clip

Cherries are in season from mid-April to late July, but thanks to the global trade, they are available year-round. You can enjoy them any month and make your favorite dessert recipes. There are two types of cherries – sweet and tart. The most popular ones are called the Bing cherries. They are heart-shaped and crisp.

A good rule of thumb for selecting cherries is that the darker the color, the sweeter the taste. Also, check the stems; they should be bright green. Choose the ones that are firm and plump and have shiny skins.

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If you are wondering if all cherries have pits, the answer is yes. You won’t find seedless cherries in any market. But do not worry! Removing the pit of cherries is actually easy. All you need is a paperclip. I found this simple trick on Chowhound‘s YouTube channel. Learn how to pit a cherry with a paper clip through the tutorial below.

The pit should not be eaten, so make sure to remove it before making your favorite cherry recipes. Here are some dessert recipes you might want to try: No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars, Cherry Delight with Pineapple Fluff Recipe, Yogurt Cake with Cherry Filling Recipe

What You Need to Remove Cherry Seeds

• paper clip

How to Remove Cherry Seeds Easily

Step 1:

Get a paper clip and bend it open so it lays flat.

Step 2:

Take your cherry and push one end of the paper clip on the top center of the cherry. It should be on the stem end.

Step 3:

Gently rotate it a little bit, then pop the pit right out. Repeat the steps with the remaining cherries. To avoid getting stains on your fingers, wear gloves. Lay a plastic in front of you to avoid staining your countertop or wooden table.

How to Pit a Cherry With a Paper Clip