What's the fastest way to seed grapes (e.g., Concordes)?

Question

I've got a bunch of grapes, with seeds. I need to seed them for a recipe. Cutting them in half and prying out the seeds with a paring knife makes me yearn for stringing beans. Any suggestions on how to get through this process faster?

Answer 1

If you just need the pulp (for pie, ice cream, jam, etc...) then cook them down and run them through a food strainer.

If you need them raw, or halved/skins on, then find a good audiobook...

Answer 2

I'd say this might be a good time to invest in a cherry pitter, as I'd assume it'd work on grapes, too.

Some things to try for speed :

• crushing them, and seeing if the pots pop free (it works for olives).
• cut more than one at a time -- put four or five down on your work surface, place your hand over them, fingers up, and slice between your hand and counter with a sharp knife. (although, I've never done this for something with pits, so I don't know how much of a problem it might be)

And, when all else fails, but some seedless grapes, and save the seeded ones for snacking.