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    Home » How-Tos

    How to Blanch Almonds (QUICKLY!)

    Published: Dec 5, 2019 · Modified: Oct 11, 2020 by Neriz · This post contains some affiliate links.

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    Blanching almonds — they are so QUICK and easy to do. I will show you how simple it is in this step by step process!

    A shot of a bowl of blanched almonds, with peels around it.

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    WHAT ARE BLANCHED ALMONDS?

    They are raw almonds added to boiling water for a short period of time to remove their skins.

    Blanched almonds are grounded to make either almond meal or almond flour, which are commonly used for no-flour cakes.

    Almond paste and marzipan are also made from blanched almonds.

    A bunch of raw almonds, ready for blanching.

    HOW TO QUICKLY BLANCH ALMONDS 

    Start by pouring water into a saucepan and bringing it to a boil.

    Add the almonds (photo 1).

    When the almonds start floating, take the pan off the heat (photo 2).

    First part of a collage of images showing the step by step process on how to quicly blanch almonds.

    Drain the almonds.

    Rinse it with cold water right away to stop it from cooking (photo 3).

    Then you can start peeling the skin off each almond (photo 4).

    Second part of a collage of images showing the step by step process on how to blanch almonds quickly.

    HOW TO PEEL ALMONDS?

    Technically, you can peel almonds without boiling them.

    But it’s not easy.  So, why would you subject yourself to such torture?  Boiling them first is the easiest, stress-free way of peeling almonds.

    Then you can just squeeze each almond between your thumb and index/middle finger to remove the skin.
     

    HOW TO TOAST BLANCHED ALMONDS?

    You can do this on a stovetop so that you can see the deepening color of the blanched almonds.

    You can also place them on a baking tray and place it in the oven (for 170°C/335°F) until you get your preferred color for the almonds. 

    An image showing a small mound of freshly blanched almonds, with peels on the side.

    HOW TO STORE FRESHLY BLANCHED ALMONDS

    You have to make sure they’re dried, or you will get MOLDS.

    If I want them to dry quickly (without toasting them), I place them in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, for no more than 160°C/320°F — so they will not get too dark. 

    Oh!  And I place the baking tray in the lower part of the oven.

    IF YOU WANT TO SEE OTHER KITCHEN GUIDES, THEN CHECK OUT THIS HOW-TO COLLECTION!

    A shot of a bowl of blanched almonds, with peels around it.

    How to Blanch Almonds (QUICKLY!)

    One of those tricks that will help you a lot in the kitchen. I will show you how quick and simple it is to blanch almonds in the comfort of your own home! (VIDEO ABOVE)
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Other
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 7 minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 680kcal
    Author: Neriz

    Equipment

    • Medium-Sized Saucepan
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Strainer for Sifting

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup almonds, raw

    Instructions

    • Using a medium saucepan, bring water to a rolling boil.
    • Add raw almonds.  
    • When they start floating, take the saucepan off the heat.
    • Drain the almonds and rinse with cold water.
    • Start peeling the almonds by squeezing each almond between your thumb and index/middle finger.  The skin of the almonds should easily slide off by now.
    • If you are not using the almonds right away, make sure they are completely dry before placing them in a container for storage.

    Notes

    • Remember to rinse the almonds with cold water.  It helps in stopping the almonds from cooking.
    • When you store the blanched almonds for later use, place them in the oven for a few minutes first, at low temperature. It ensures that they're dry when you put them away.  Otherwise, they will end up with molds inside the container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 680kcal
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