Blanched Almonds

Method5 steps · about 8 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Bring water (4 cups) to a boil in a medium pot or sauce pan.

   Uses 4 cups water

2. 2

   Step 2: Add almonds (1 cup).

   Uses 1 cup of raw unsalted almonds

3. 3

   Step 3: Simmer for about 2 minutes.

   Uses almonds in boiling water

4. 4

   Step 4: Strain and let almonds cool to the touch on a clean kitchen towel.

   Uses blanched almonds

5. 5

   Step 5: Rub the almonds in the kitchen towel or press each almond between thumb and forefinger to slip off its loosened skin.

   Uses cooled blanched almonds