A Cherry Pitter that Works

Mason Jar Cherry Pitter. Pitting cherries is messy. We’ve tried pitting cherries in a variety of ways, with a variety of tools. I was skeptical about this mason jar cherry pitter. But after testing it — with my sons pitching in — we were surprised… it actually works! Check out our quick review and video of my boys using the pitter to see it in action (with minimal juice splatter!)

Simply Canning Kids Using the Cherry Pitter

When Fillmore Container sent me this cherry pitter to try out, I have to admit — I was skeptical. I’ve never found a cherry pitter that actually works, and I even told Fillmore that before they shipped it! But we were preserving cherries the other day, and guess what… it works! Even my son — who’s not one to hand out compliments easily — said it worked.

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One thing I loved? The no-mess factor. All the pits drop right into the jar. Well… at least until the boys started a cherry war. Let’s just say, it got a little less “mess-free” at that point.

Features of This Cherry Pitter

• Fits on a mason jar: The pitter sits snugly on top, so the pits drop straight into the jar — no countertop mess.
• Extra rubber gasket included: There’s a small rubber piece that fits into the rectangular slot where the cherry sits. Over time, this gasket can stretch out with use, so they include a spare. If the hole starts to look too loose, it’s time to swap in the new gasket.
• Best method: Place the cherry stem side up for the most effective pitting. (see details in the video)
• Minimal mess: All the pits end up in the jar, keeping the workspace clean… unless, of course, your kids decide it’s time for a cherry battle.

A different Cherry pitter that didn’t make the cut.

For comparison, here’s my son using a pitter years ago — a different brand. One we really tried to like. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t family-approved. It worked, but it was a messy, tedious process. Missed many pits.

He eventually gave up and switched to using a small piece of tubing to poke out the pits. That’s actually how we’ve pitted cherries for years — by hand, with a tube. It got the job done, but it was a pain. The only upside? Plenty of cute (and sticky) pictures of the kids.

Does the Cherry Pitter Work on Thawed Frozen Cherries?

Now, let’s talk about frozen cherries. I added this section after making a cherry cobbler for supper. I grabbed some cherries from the freezer — thinking they were already pitted — only to find they still had their pits. That is the pits… pun fully intended.

At first, I resorted to mashing the soft, soggy, thawed cherries with my fingers to get the pits out. Not fun. Then I thought… why not try the pitter? Honestly, I didn’t have high hopes. Frozen-then-thawed cherries are super soft and borderline mushy, so I figured the pitter would just turn them into cherry paste.

Surprisingly, it did better than I expected. It wasn’t as clean as with fresh cherries. It slightly smushed them, but it still worked. So, if you’re in a pinch, this pitter can handle thawed cherries too — just be prepared for a little extra squish.

Bottom line? This cherry pitter from Fillmore Container passed the Simply Canning family test — and that’s saying something. If you’re tired of the mess and hassle of hand-pitting cherries, this little gadget might just be your new favorite kitchen tool.

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