How to Blanch Almonds

Some recipes call for blanched almonds (almonds with their skins removed). This is a quick and easy way to do this, about 5 minutes. Afterward, you can prepare them as you like, whole, halved, or slivered.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1  lb  almonds, shelled
•  boiling water
•  cold water

Directions

1. How to do it:
2. Place the almonds in a bowl.
3. Pour boiling water to barely cover the almonds.
4. Let the almonds sit for 1 minute.
5. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
6. Pat dry and slip the skins off.
7. Advice:
8. Don't let the almonds sit in hot water too long or they will lose their crispness.
9. 1 lb of shelled almonds = 3 cups whole or 4 cups slivered.