Simple and easy. Give this a try the next time your recipe calls for blanched almonds.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound of organic almonds, shelled
Hot water
Cold water

DIRECTIONS

1. Put almonds in a bowl.

2. Just barely cover the almonds with boiling water and let almonds sit in water for only one minute*.

3. Drain the almonds and rinse with cold water. Drain again.

4. Pat almonds dry. Skins should slip off.

(*If almonds remain in hot water too long they lose their crispness.)

1 pound of shelled almonds equals 3 cups whole or 4 cups slivered.