Cherry is a delicious, healthy and nutritious fruit. Unfortunately, however, it contains a large, inedible kernel inside, which is really the last thing to take a bite of while eating a fruit salad or a slice of homemade cherry pie. The three basic methods consist of cutting, shelling or pushing out the core in an appropriate manner.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Remove the Core with a Knife
Step 1. Prepare the necessary materials
You will need:
- Cherries
- Knife
- Chopping board
Step 2. Rinse and check the cherries one at a time
If there are any dents, cuts or traces of mold, set them aside. If everything is okay, continue.
Wash the cherries in water that is about 5-6 ° C above room temperature to avoid damaging them
Step 3. Look for the "sign"
On each cherry there is a thin line which is somewhat shaped like a small valley and which we will call "the sign". Place the cherry face up on the cutting board.
Step 4. Taking great care, place the knife over the mark and press down
Stop when you get to the core.
Step 5. Rotate the cherry on the knife blade
You should end up where you started by making a straight cut on the mark to the other side. Gently rotate both sections of the cherry until they detach from the core.
Step 6. Discard the core and stem
Repeat the above steps until you have the number of cherries you need.
Method 2 of 3: Pull Out the Core with a Paper Clip
Step 1. Find an appropriately sized paper clip
It must not be wider than the stone of the cherry; wash it before use.
Step 2. Rinse and check the cherries individually
If there are any dents, cuts or traces of mold, put them away. If everything is okay, continue.
Wash the cherries in water at room temperature to avoid damaging them
Step 3. Push one end of the paper clip into the cherry starting from the stem side
Try to stay close to the center, making sure you don't unnecessarily remove an excessive portion of the pulp. Stop pushing when the paper clip is next to the nub.
Step 4. Twist the paper clip around the core
Keep it as close to the stone as possible to avoid removing the pulp from the fruit.
Step 5. Pull the stem to remove the core
If the stem has fallen off, use the paper clip as a lever to pull the core out. Repeat the above steps with all the cherries you need.
Method 3 of 3: Push the Core Out
Step 1. Find a straw of the right size
It must be stiff enough, but not too thick. If it's too big it will dig an unnecessarily large hole in the cherry.
Step 2. Rinse and check the cherries individually
If there are any dents, cuts or traces of mold, set them aside. If everything is okay, continue.
Wash the cherries in water at room temperature to avoid damaging them
Step 3. Grab the cherry between your thumb and first two fingers, being careful not to squeeze it too hard
Hold it from the sides, leaving the top (with the stem) and bottom uncovered.
Step 4. Push the straw down around the stem until you reach the cherry
Keep pushing all the way to the other side of the fruit. The kernel will come out, hopefully along with the smallest possible part of the pulp.
Step 5. Discard the core and stem
Repeat the previous steps with all the cherries you need.
Step 6. Finished
Advice
- If you use a knife, it must be sharp for it to work effectively - otherwise you risk ruining the fruit.
- Wash any cherries you intend to pit before starting - it will be more hygienic and effective.
