how to blanch almonds

simple instructions on how to blanch almonds, both with and without the microwave ...

how to blanch almonds Does your recipe call for blanched almonds, yet you only have almonds in their earthy, brown skins?

Well, don't worry, for blanching almonds is a very simple affair ...

Basically, all you need do is tip them into boiling water for 30 seconds, drain and rinse, then squeeze the creamy nuts out of their brown skins.

It's always easier to pinch the nut out of its skin whilst it's still warm.

And, you can also blanch almonds in your microwave.

Don't leave them too long in the boiling water as you shouldn't cook them - just blanch them.

Once blanched, you can then use them as they are, or toast/roast them, depending on your recipe.

Below, you'll find two ways answering the question: "How do you blanch almonds", the second one using the microwave.

And check out our other "how to" pages, a list of which follows these instructions ...

Pour sufficient water into a saucepan to comfortably cover the amount of almonds you have.
Bring water to the boil.
Tip almonds in their brown skins into boiling water.
Boil for 30 seconds - no longer.
Remove from heat and drain.
Refresh under cold running water.
Pat almonds dry.
Squeeze white almond nuts out of their skins whilst still warm.

Use half as much water as almonds, ie half-a-cup of water to one cup of almonds.
Tip nuts and water into recipient suitable for microwave.
Place in microwave for approx 1 minute 15 seconds, making sure water boils.
Remove from microwave and drain.
Refresh under cold running water.
Pat almonds dry.
Squeeze white almond nuts out of their skins whilst still warm.