Whipping up a cherry clafoutis? Pit your cherries perfectly without slicing or bruising them using this simple, proven trick from seasoned kitchen pros.
To remove pits delicately while keeping cherries whole, grab a sturdy paperclip.
Watch this quick video demo to pit cherries effortlessly and efficiently.
1. Insert the paperclip through the stem end of the cherry.
2. Hook and pull out the pit with a quick twist. It's right near the surface for easy removal.
Your cherries are now pit-free and ready to use – simple as that! :-)
Don't toss those pits: Fill a sock with them for a soothing cherry pit hot water bottle to ease winter chills. Learn how here.
