Blanching Walnuts

Here's how to bring out the true sweetness from walnuts by blanching them in several changes of water to remove the bitterness. After blanched, the walnuts can be used on salads, snack bars, charcuterie boards, baked goods, and anything else you could think of!

Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of walnuts to a pot with <quantity>2<unit>L</unit></quantity> of cold water

Cover and bring to a boil for 30s

Strain the walnuts and discard the water

Strain the blanched walnuts, and repeat the process of blanching with <quantity>2<unit>L</unit></quantity> of cold water

Boil for 30s

Strain walnuts and transfer to a pot with <quantity>2<unit>L</unit></quantity> of cold water to finish the process

Boil for 30s

Strain it and the Blanched Walnuts are ready

Enjoy as it is or add them to your recipes!

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