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How to Blanch Almonds
This recipe explains how to blanch almonds by boiling them briefly to loosen their skins for easy removal. The process results in almonds with a smooth texture, free of their bitter skins, ready to be used in other recipes or eaten as a snack. Blanching almonds softens them just enough to remove peels without cooking the nut itself.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
16 mins
Servings:
8
Varies
Calories:
669 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- almonds more or less as needed, raw, unsalted
- pot for boiling, 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!
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Notes
- Use raw, unsalted almonds for best results when blanching.
- Boil almonds exactly for one minute; longer boiling softens them undesirably.
- After boiling, rinse immediately in cold water to stop cooking and cool.
- Dry almonds well before squeezing off skins to avoid slipping hazards.
- Discard skins and let almonds dry completely before using or storing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
669kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
21mg
(1%)
Potassium
747mg
(16%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Calcium
268mg
(27%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Varies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 669
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 669kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 747mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.