Betty Crocker

Almonds, How to Blanch

almonds

Drop shelled nuts into boiling water. Remove from heat. Let stand 2 to 5 minutes or until skins are loosened. Pour off hot water. Pinch each nut between thumb and finger to push off skins; spread nuts on plate to dry.


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SUZIE50 said:
If your're not short on time, soak raw almonds in warm water overnight. Pour off water the next day, follow the rest of the instructions as above, it is much easier to peel off the skin.

3/18/2010 6:40 PM
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