HOW TO BLANCH ALMONDS

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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.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Nuts

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb almonds, shelled
boiling water
cold water

Steps:

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

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