Q&A for How to Roast Raw Almonds

Blanch them in boiled water, then drain them in a colander. The skins peel off easily.

Yes! I eat them like this all the time. The only difference is they are harder, and less nutty, but they do have a slight sweet taste.

They should last a few months if they are stored properly in a sealed container.

I've never seen the skin removed from roasted almonds, though I'm sure it could be done. Generally though, the skin is great and is left on the roasted nuts.

You can extend the time to 20 minutes. Make sure you don't leave them in for much longer to prevent burning them.

Yes, definitely roast them before attempting to use them to make almond butter. Unroasted almonds just crumble into powder, requiring the addition of quite a bit of oil to make them creamy enough to be almond butter, but roasted almond will blend nicely into almond butter without adding additional oil.