How to Blanch Almonds
Blanched Almonds Recipe – Learn two simple methods for blanching almonds at home. With a bit of planning, you can save money by preparing blanched almonds yourself instead of buying them at the store.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds, they should not be salted or roasted
- 2 cups water – cold tap water is fine
Instructions
Method 1 – Overnight Method:
- Place almonds in a small cup and fill with water.
- Let is sit overnight.
- In the morning drain using a colander and rinse with cold water.
- Gently squeeze each almond to remove its skin.
- Place blanched almonds on a sheet pan lined with paper towels to dry.
Method 2 – Boiling Water Method:
- Bring water to boil in a small saucepan.
- Once it comes to a boil, add in the almonds and let them sit in there for 1-2 minutes or until the skins start getting wrinkly.
- Drain and rinse with cold tap water.
- Gently squeeze each almond to remove its skin.
- Place blanched almonds on a sheet pan lined with paper towels to dry.
Notes
- The nutritional value below is for 1 cup of blanched almonds
- If you are a fan of roasting almonds, you can easily roast whole blanched almonds. To do so simply:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
- Place skinned and fully dried almonds on a small sheet pan.
- Roast 10-15 minutes, checking and turning them every 5 minutes, until they turn lightly golden. Let them cool before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 738kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 27gFat: 66gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 24mgPotassium: 824mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gCalcium: 295mgIron: 4mg
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