Is the Cherry/Olive Pitter Worth Adding to Your Kitchen Tools?

[jenniferlynne]

Does anyone have this? It is one of the few products that I don't have. I have a customer that wants it, but she's afraid it will smash the cherries. Any info anyone can give me will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Amy In Ohio]

I've only used it on bing cherries... no smashing involved. I love the thing!!

 

[chefjeanine]

Maybe Amy can comment on this . . .I don't remember smashing the cherries but it was a little messy. Wear an apron or an old shirt and/or hold the pitter in the sink when in use -- I had a little juice flinging.

 

[agw]

I've got it and use it. As long as the cherries are not over-ripe, they are simply pierced, not smushed. Even with the over-ripe cherries, there hasn't been any appreciable smush-age that I've seen.

And YES, protect your clothes AND do the pitting as low down into the sink as possible! I didn't and got a cherry-juice speckled shirt as my reward.

 

[jenniferlynne]

Thanks everyone! I knew I could count on you!! I will let her know!

 

[Chef_wright]

I have this also. I have to agree about the splattering. I have also used this on Kalamata olives. Works like a charm.

 

[dannyzmom]

It works GREEAT but YES wear an apron!!

 

[rlombas]

Hi there! As a fellow Pampered Chef consultant, I can definitely vouch for the Cherry/Olive Pitter. I have personally used it and it is a game changer when it comes to pitting cherries and olives. It is very easy to use and does not smash the cherries at all. In fact, it removes the pits cleanly and efficiently. I highly recommend adding it to your kitchen tools, your customers will love it! Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy cooking!