How Can You Easily Remove Pits from Cling Peaches and Nectarines?

[raebates]

You can use the double-sided scoop end to remove the pits (stones/seeds) from cling peaches and nectarines. Just cut the fruit in half and twist. This usually leaves the pit firmly attached to one of the halves. Slip the double-sided scoop over the pit. The edge cuts through the flesh and contours well to the pit. It cuts it out neatly.If the pit is too large to go completely through the scoop, just go as far as you can. Back the scoop off of the pit. Now, start from the other end of the pit. Go as far as you can, then, with the pit still in the scoop, twist the core and more. The pit will pop right out.This works really well if you're serving a peach or nectarine half with a scoop of ice cream. Sprinkle on a little of the Sweet Cinnamon Sprinkles, and you have a light, delicious dessert. (That's light as in not filling, not light as in few calories. )

 

[dannyzmom]

Great idea, Rae!
Thanks for the tip!!

 

[missydivine]

What a great tip!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Thank you!

You can also use that end of the C&M to take off the seeds/membranes on peppers. I made a 7 layer salad yesterday and put red pepper in it. That was so quick to take off the seeds and white membrane!

You can also use that end to scoop out the seeds if you are deseeding a cuke (and don't have our corer) or if you are making a zuchinni "boat".

I really like that extra part on there now....only wish we had a cover for that side, since it is so sharp! I just make sure that I store it with that side DOWN in my TTA so no one gets cut!

 

[Staci]

Hi there! Thank you for sharing this tip for removing pits from cling peaches and nectarines. The double-sided scoop end sounds like a handy tool for this task. I also love the idea of using the fruit halves with ice cream and Sweet Cinnamon Sprinkles for a light and tasty dessert. I will definitely have to try this out at my next party. Thanks again for the suggestion! Happy cooking!