Take your cherry and hold it between your thumb and forefinger—gently, like you’re holding a tiny, juicy treasure. Position the straw over the stem end of the cherry, where the little dimple is. This is the key spot—it’s like the cherry’s belly button.
Now, push the straw straight through the cherry with firm, steady pressure. Don’t stab it like you’re fighting a ninja—just a smooth, even push. The straw will pop out the other side, and—poof!—the pit will be trapped inside the straw.
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Lift the straw away, and the pit comes with it, leaving you with a perfectly hole-punched cherry. No pit, no fuss, just a little tunnel where the pit used to live. It’s like magic, but with fruit.
Pro Tips from a Straw-Pitting Pro
What if the pit gets stuck? Don’t panic. Just blow into the top of the straw—like you’re blowing out birthday candles on a cherry cake—and the pit will shoot out. Warning: do this over a trash can, or you’ll have a pit missile flying across your kitchen.
If your cherry is super ripe and squishy, the straw might mash it. In that case, chill the cherries for 10 minutes first. Cold cherries are firmer and way more cooperative. Also, save the pits for a fun “guess how many pits I can flick into the sink” game—adulting is all about small wins.
