How to Blanch Almonds

When a recipe calls for “blanched almonds,” do you run to the store to buy a bag? No need! You can easily skin a batch of almonds using the simple method outlined below.

Certain dishes require the use of skinless almonds. Removing the skin gives the almonds a smooth texture, which is helpful in making dishes like almond flour, almond butter, or marzipan.

Blanching your own almonds is more cost-effective than buying the skinless kind at the grocery store, and it only takes a minute… literally, just one minute! You’ll never spend the extra money on pre-blanched almonds again.

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How to Blanch Almonds

Learn to easily skin a batch of almonds in just minutes with a pot of boiling water.

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COURSE: Snack

Kosher Key: Parve

Servings: 8 Varies

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute minute

Total Time: 16 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• Raw unsalted almonds, more or less as needed
• pot for boiling, strainer

NOTES

You will also need: pot of water, paper towels, colander or strainer.

Instructions

• Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
  
• Place your raw almonds into the boiling water. Let them boil for exactly one minute. Don't boil for any longer than 60 seconds, or your almonds will start to soften.
  
• Drain the almonds immediately in a colander or strainer and rinse them with cold water to cool them.
  
• Blot the almonds dry with a paper towel. You'll notice that the skins will be slightly shriveled.
  
• Use your fingers to gently squeeze the almonds and loosen the skin from them. Careful, if you squeeze too hard they'll shoot across the room-- which is fun, but not super practical! You can squeeze them from one hand into another to keep them from "launching" too far.
  
• Once you remove the skins, let the almonds dry off completely. Discard the skins.
  
• Now the almonds are blanched and ready to use in your recipe!
  
  

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

How to Blanch Almonds

Amount Per Serving

Calories 669 Calories from Fat 531

% Daily Value*

Fat 59g91%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Sodium 21mg1%

Potassium 747mg21%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 11g46%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 24g48%

Calcium 268mg27%

Iron 3.7mg21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Note: Nutrition information above is for 1/4 pound blanched almo