How To Blanch Almonds

Here's How:

1. Place almonds in a bowl.
2. Pour boiling water to barely cover almonds.
3. Let the almonds sit for 1 minute and no longer.
4. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
5. Pat dry and slip the skins off.

Tips:

1. Don't let almonds sit in hot water too long or they will lose their crispness.
2. 1 pound of almonds in the shell will yield about 1-1/2 cups shelled.
3. 1 pound shelled = 3 cups whole or 4 cups slivered.

What You Need

• almonds
• bowl