Are cherries sitting on top waiting to be pitted? Is it done one at a time? When done, do you take it out by hand and then do the next one?
2013840
You can pour about 10 cherries into the tray, from there they roll, or you nudge them, into the pitting area, when you plunge the pitter you remove the seed, when you pull it back up it drops the cherry out of the pitting area into a bowl you place under it. It doesn't work every time, but often enough that I flew through 30 lbs. As far as how many at once, you only pit one at a time, but since you have a handful in the tray ready to go and they feed right into the pitter from the tray they pit very fast.
2013841
There is a tray at the top that can hold about 15 cherries. The cherries roll down, one at a time and you hit the black level that pits them one at a time. It then rolls into the bottom holder and the next cherry rolls into place. It is a pretty smooth process even though sometimes I did have to push a cherry or two along.
2013842
They are pitted one at at time, as they wait in the hopper. I find if I pitt with my left hand and feed with my right (having my hand in the hopper and encouraging one at a time to go in to be pitted) it works great! Just dont' get your right hand anywhere near the pitting plunger... bad bad things will happen to your right hands fingers :)
2013843
You put a handful in the top and they feed through a little chute. The plunger pits one cherry at a time, releases the cherry and the next one falls into place behind it. The pitted cherries fall into a bowl and the pits are collected in the cup below. It's very efficient. I pitted close to 20 lbs of cherries in under an hour.
2013844
Yes sits in hopper and does one at time. I did over a sheet pan. Found it as easy to use a hand held pitter
1448966
no pits, just awesome cherries...a bit tart but you can eat them with other foods that have sweetener
905663
From my experience of puréed fruits, you have to let it sit out on the counter for a few minutes then with either a clean thumb or a handle of a spoon or knife push on one end and the food pops out 9 our of 10 times easily. I've never had anything get that stuck on these trays
209287
The base simply wipes out with a damp cloth. When using sugar and caramel it tends to get sticky. I find it easier to allow it to cool first then wipe gently. The pieces usually flake right off. If they don't just slightly heat the surface by turning it on for a few seconds and any hardened pieces will come right off. The top, you simply wash with soap and water but be gentle. It's not very sturdy and will break fairly easily if you get too aggressive.
141915
No when I received the cordial cherrys they were packaged fine. No smushed cherries. Enjoy
175920
you will need to grind them up first. It will not do whole ones. But it works really good if will prep the items first. I have used it on berries, apples and other fruits. As long as i grind the apples first, it gets all the juice out.
103394
I've never tried really large cherries, but I think it might actually work more smoothly with them than the small ones I pitted last year. The throat seems large enough for large cherries to flow smoothly in, so I think it would be worth a shot. It's a nice simple pitter and quick once you get your rhythm down!
1584052
I just put my finger over the hole as I pull the top out. Also, on cold mornings, I pour hot water into the holder and it works beautifully to make the honey more pourable. I love mine.
2268152
I just cut the fruit in half and put the cut side over the orqnge top and push downand turn the fruit as i push. The juice will collect in the bottom. Pour the juice out from the bottom; This is good for small amounts, like 1-4 TBS.
254256
Are you trying to push the fruit through? I find it's best to let the machine do the work. If you push them through, it tends to go too fast and not process correctly.
1839436
It takes as long as you want it to. You can use it as a pour over and not wait, or let it steep for a couple minutes using the shut off. It all depends on your taste preference.
690921
I haven't tried any of that, but I did look through the book, nothing was mentioned. When you use the fruit you need to let it set out for 12 min. to get to the right consistency, so I don't think a liquid would work. They do use liquids to pour over it after its finished, like rum. I hope this helps, its really a great item.
1210415
Juicer book doesn't list chokecherries, but all the other berries and cherries are 60 minutes.Prep is just to wash.
1884580
Hey Meghan,some of the pulp goes into the top but not much. I do not stop and clean while I am juicing I have emptied the external collector and just continued with the juicing process..I only clean up when I am done juicing for the week.Sherrie
1099424
I think it depends on the cherries. If you are pitting Queen Anne cherries for a pie, they are too small. I believe it would work on Bing Cherries but I fear it would tear the skin. The point sharp end are meant to prick the flesh of the fruit, dig in and remove the core of the stawberry. Although I generally eschew single use tools, this one is so perfect that it should be in the drawer. Besides we all have a zester and it only does the one thing.
415283
I put baby carrots in on their sides. If I have a single carrot I don't have to press too much, but if I have more I make sure the hinges are lined up and then carefully hit the lid down and they chop immediately. I've had it for years and it has held up through the abuse. Love this thing!
1553228
I rinse mine off right after use. Sometimes you have to pull back on some of the latches to free some pieces of apple. Takes 1 min to clean. Make sure you dry it off after so it doesn't rust