There are things that make you already wonder whether they are really necessary before you buy them. But then something appeals to us so much that the product ends up in the shopping cart.
That’s what happened to me with the Aebleskiver pan. I follow many food accounts on Instagram, just because I just like to deal with exotic foods and interesting kitchen gadgets. Seen and bought. But was it worth the money?
What are Aebleskiver?
Aebbleskiver are Danish pancakes served in the shape of small balls. Classically, they are sweet and eaten with chocolate, fruit or jam. Now, to achieve the typical shape, it needs said aebleskiver pan.
The Aebleskiver Pan
The selection of such pans is, in well-known online stores, infinite and I finally decided on a medium-priced model with good reviews. For $25.00, it promises fast heating with a handle that stays cool and easy removal of the mini pancakes without sticking. After only 3 days, the pan arrived at my house and I tried it out immediately.
The Dough
To test my new pan, I decided to make two different recipes.
Classic Aebleskiver
Classic Aebleskiver
You need
- 1 Egg
- 75 g Flour
- 1 TSP Salt
- 1 TSP Vanilla Extract
- 1 Pk. Vanilla Sugar
- 1/8 l Milk
- 100 g Margarine
- Powdered Sugar, Fruits or Chocolate to serve
Here’s how to do it
- Just put the pan on the stove and set it to medium heat. Put a little margarine in each hole and let it melt, then pour in the batter and bake for a few minutes. Once the balls are firm, flip them with a wooden stick and bake from the other side. Then just take them out and serve.
Healthy Aebleskiver with Oats and Blueberries
Healthy Aebleskiver with Oats and Blueberries
You need
- 50 g Oats
- 1 Egg
- 1 TBSP Agave Syrup
- 50 g Blueberries
- 1 TSP Vanilla Extract
- 1 TSP Baking Powder
Here’s how to do it
- Just put the pan on the stove and set it to medium heat. Put a little margarine in each hole and let it melt, then pour in the batter and bake for a few minutes. Once the balls are firm, flip them with a wooden stick and bake from the other side. Then just take them out and serve.
Conclusion
As promised, the baking and release of the Aebleskiver is super simple. The pan is easy to clean. The finished Aebleskiver are both visually and taste-wise a highlight. But could you save yourself the money and just make “regular” pancakes? Probably. Advantage to the Aebleskiver pan: you can fill the little balls.
