To remove the thin skin on almonds is pretty easy to do and makes a big difference in the end. Blanched almonds is ideally what you use when making marzipan and a variety of cookies and cakes since the skin on the almonds can leave a bitter taste. ![almonds almonds](http://fs.christonium.com/fs_files/13239131324862_almond1.JPG)
First of all, bring a pot of water to a boil. When the water is boiling, add the almonds to the pot. Let cook for about 45 seconds to 1 minute, until the almonds start to shrivel up a bit. Do not cook the almonds any longer than one minute, as that might result in a chewy texture. ![almonds almonds](http://fs.christonium.com/fs_files/13239131313878_almond3.JPG)
Drain the water and let the almonds cool slightly.
![almonds almonds](http://fs.christonium.com/fs_files/13239131312350_almond4.JPG) Now all you do is take an almond in your hands and rub the skin off it. They can be a bit slippery, however overall it's pretty easy to do. ![almonds almonds](http://fs.christonium.com/fs_files/13239131549034_almond5.JPG)
Now you're ready to make cookies, candies and cakes, or simply dip them in melted chocolate for a nice treat.
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