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How to Blanch Almonds
Have you ever wondered How to Blanch Almonds? I will show you how with step-by-step instructions and images!
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
minute
min
Total Time
21
minutes
mins
Course:
Miscellaneous
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
raw, easy, skin, recipe
Servings:
12
Servings
Calories:
163
kcal
Author:
Lisa Johnson
Equipment
Saucepan
Ingredients
3
cups
water
or more if needed
12
ounces
raw almonds
Instructions
Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. You need enough water to completely cover the almonds. The amount may vary by pan.
Add the raw almonds to the boiling water.
Boil the almonds for
one minute
. Do not boil for longer than one minute or the almonds will start to soften.
Drain the almonds in a colander or strainer and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Gently squeeze the almonds to remove the skins.
Place almonds on a paper towel lined baking sheet and allow to air dry completely before using or storing. Discard the skins.
Once dry, you can use them in your favorite recipes.
Notes
Almonds can be refrigerated for up to 2 months or frozen for up to one year.
Nutrition
Calories:
163
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
6
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
3
mg
|
Potassium:
200
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Calcium:
77
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg