How Do You Pit Cherries For Pie?
To pit cherries for a pie, first, wash the cherries and remove the stems. Then, use a cherry pitter or a small paring knife to cut around the cherry, prying the pit out carefully to preserve the shape of the fruit. Alternatively, you can gently press each cherry over the mouth of a narrow-necked bottle to push the pit out. Once pitted, the cherries can be used for pies, tarts, or any other recipe that calls for pitted cherries.