Confections
“Sweet meats, messengers of strong prevailment in an unhardened
youth.”
—SHAKESPEARE.
TO BLANCH ALMONDS.
Put them into cold water, and allow it to come to a boiling point; then remove the skins, and throw them into cold water a few moments to preserve the color.
For salted almonds, prepare as above; put into a dripping pan with some lumps of butter; set into a moderate oven until nicely browned. Sprinkle over them some salt, and toss until thoroughly mixed.
Peanuts may be prepared in same manner.