First up, the low-tech hero: a humble paperclip or a sturdy hairpin. Unfold it to create a small loop, then push it straight into the stem end of the cherry—pop—the pit flies right out! It feels almost as satisfying as popping bubble wrap, doesn’t it?
Or, you can channel your inner chef with a chopstick. Place the cherry on the mouth of a glass bottle (like a beer bottle), and push the chopstick through the center. The pit drops right into the bottle, leaving you with a perfect, whole cherry. It’s a party trick and a labor-saving device in one!
