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MAY 7, 2018

A comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about blanched almonds.

Learn how to blanch almonds in your own kitchen to avoid having to spend more to
buy them at the store.

If you have been around for a while, you know that I love using almond flour in my
baking. Over the years, I have published several almond flour recipes
(https://foolproofliving.com/almond-flour-recipes/) and have gotten great response
from my readers.

With that being said, several of readers reached out to let me know that they find
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almond flour to be too expensive to use it on a regular basis

basis. I can certainly
relate, because before a recipe goes onto the blog it gets tested at least 3 times. This
means using the same ingredients 3 times. And this does not include the version I make
to photograph the recipe for the blog post. As you can imagine, it adds up resulting in
big grocery expenses every month.

So I decided to take the matters into my own hands and find a way to make almond
flour at home cheap
cheap. Or I should say, cheaper than what it is sold for at the
supermarkets. I am happy to tell you that I was able to succeed using two different
methods. However, before we start talking about how to make almond flour, we need
to talk about how to blanch almonds.

While you can make almond flour using almonds with skin on (that version is called
almond meal), most almond flour sold at the supermarkets are made with blanched
almond flours. One of the reasons why it is expensive is for the labor that goes to the
blanching process. The good news is that with just a little planning and time
you can easily blanch your own almonds.

Here is a comprehensive guide with all your questions answered on how to blanch
almonds at home, what they are, and different methods on blanching them:

What Are Blanched Almonds

Blanched almonds mean almonds without the skins. Some markets sell and call
them as “skinless almonds.” Here, blanching means removing the skins from the
almond.

How To Blanch Almonds

When it comes to blanchings almonds you have 2 options:

Overnight Soaking Method

You can soak raw almonds (with the skin on) in a cup filled with cold water.

To do so, simply place almonds in a bowl and fill it with cold tap water until they are
fully covered. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap or a paper towel and let is sit
overnight.

In the morning, drain almonds using a colander and gently squeeze the almonds to
loosen their skin. It should come off easily.

Boiling Method

Alternatively, you can fill a small saucepan with 2 cups of water and bring it
to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, you can place the almonds into the
saucepan and let them sit in there for 2 minutes.
Drain using a colander, rinse under cold water and start peeling off immediately. Here
there are 2 important things:

1. Be sure to keep an eye on the almonds as if you let them sit longer they will start
softening too much. You should drain them as soon as you see their skins start
looking wrinkled. In my experiments I found out that this happens between 1 or
2 minutes.
Once you drain and rinse them, you need to start peeling the skins while they are
still warm because as they sit in room temperature (and cool down) it becomes
harder to remove the skins.
2. Depending on what recipe you plan on using them, it is important to make sure
to dry them completely. This step is crucial especially if you are using blanched
almonds to make almond flour at home.

To do so, line a sheet pan with a few sheets of paper towels, scatter the freshly blanched
almonds on it, and let them dry for 4-6 hours or even overnight. With that being said, I
do not recommend letting them sit longer (than overnight) as they will start losing their
freshness.

What To Do With The Almond Skins

As you peel almonds you will be left with a lot of skins. Before this experiment, I used
to throw them away. However, during my research I found out that the skin is a full
antioxidants and vitamin E and promotes good bacteria in the gut.

Nowadays instead of throwing them away, I dry them on a sheet pan, process them in a
food processor to later add in my smoothies or oatmeal in the morning.

The Uses of Blanched Almonds

While I am publishing this how to blanch almonds post in preparation to show you
how to make almond flour at home, there are many other uses of blanched almond
flours. Most people use to make almond milk or almond flour to use both in savory
recipes and in gluten-free baking.

A good example of where I use blanched almonds is this Braised Chicken Thighs with
Mushrooms and Almond Puree (https://foolproofliving.com/braised-chicken-thighs-
with-mushrooms-and-almond-puree/) dish. In this recipe, I pureed blanched almonds
in my food processor to use as a thickener for the sauce. Though I published this recipe
back in 2015, I make it often in my kitchen and love the nutty flavors that the almonds
give to the overall dish.

Where To Buy Blanched Almonds

If the additional cost is not an issue for you, you can always get blanched almonds at
your supermarket. I usually order it on amazon have used this brand
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HTMK54W/ref=as_li_tl?
ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01HTMK54W&linkCode=a
s2&tag=foolplivin-20&linkId=add614a861e686255d3e09f4d4117a08) (affiliate link)
to be a good one.

Blanched Almonds
Recipe for Blanched Almonds – Learn how to blanch
almonds in two easy ways. With a little planning and time, you can avoid having
to pay extra for blanched almonds at the supermarket.

Author: Aysegul Sanford

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 20 min
Yield: 1 cup
Category: Vegan
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: American

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:

1. Place almonds in a small cup and fill with water.

2. Let is sit overnight.
3. In the morning drain using a colander and rinse with cold water.
4. Gently squeeze each almond to remove its skin.
5. Place blanched almonds on a sheet pan lined with paper towels to dry.

Method 2 – Boiling Water Method:

1. Bring water to boil in a small saucepan.

2. 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.
3. Drain and rinse with cold tap water.
4. Gently squeeze each almond to remove its skin.
5. 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

Nutrition Facts
Serves 1
 Amount Per Serving

Calories 550

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 47.4g 73%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 20.5g 7%

Dietary Fiber 11.9g 48%

Sugars 4.1g

Protein 20.1g 40%

Calcium 26% Iron 20%

Magnesium 64% Potassium 20%
Zinc 20% Phosphorus 46%
Niacin (B3) 17% Vitamin B6 7%
Folic Acid (B9) 10% Vitamin B12 0%
Vitamin E 72%
P O W E R E D B Y N U T R I F O X

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Jenna Great post – really informative! Love your blog

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Traci | This is SO helpful Aysegul. I love how you’ve included two methods, too,
Vanilla And just in case I forget to soak over night. Thank you for sharing too how to
Bean use those gorgeous almond skins – full of goodness (and one reason I don’t
(https://vanillaandbea make almond milk at home – that leftover pulp is such a waste). Beautiful
n.com/) work! xo

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