Norpro Danish Aebleskiver Pan Reviews

• Smaller bites, but Works great---see the photos ive uploaded

  
  By A1XZF9Y0O61CMH on 2007-03-17
  this is not bad. it created batches of smaller like kind of pancake. the lodge brand created a bigger shell like shape. This one just has its 'twing'
  
  I dont like to go on and describe my first time experience today-- see and believe, ive uploaded the pics here and in flickr.
  
  I'd buy this if you're under budget and you want to create cute like pancake. it doesnt create those fuffy shell like---but its worth it!!!!!!
  
  I love to cook so Im happy to have this in my collection. not preseasoned..so what i did my oil spray on it.
  
  

• cornballs, Thai coconut balls, Japanese squid balls, gougeres?

  
  By AXO4PQU0XG3TG on 2007-03-05
  This is a very exciting product at an affordable price. It is surprisingly heavy for its size and the cardboard wrapper has an aebleskiver recipe (no sugar required). Made in Taiwan.
  
  The pan needs to be seasoned but I only oiled it when it was heated and the aebleskivers released without a problem. My first attempt was successful.
  
  

• This is a GREAT buy!

  
  By A17O9AHKHK66AI on 2008-03-22
  I really thought there was no way this pan could be any good. The price is just too amazing. But it is a solid heavy-duty cast iron pan. Really.
  
  It's small, yes. All of these pans are. And you won't do better on the price.
  
  

• Great Pan

  
  By AWGVRVKEHZ92H on 2007-08-30
  I ordered this pan not really for making aebleskiver but mainly for Kanom Krok and Takoyaki. The pan is very small and makes only seven little cups at a time. This suites me well, a family of two. The cup size is actually a perfect size for the snacks. But it might be too small for making aebleskiver. It didn't come seasoned but that was very easy to do at home. The pan fits my standard-sized gas range and the food never sticks to it.
  
  

• Nice pan, but very small.

  
  By A2J3QY00E0EDSF on 2008-01-08
  This is a nice little pan, but the aebleskiver (pronounced able-skewer) produced are really tiny. Be prepared to make a quantity double or more than the normal size.
  
  
• Aebelskiver Galore!
  By A3M4S6NPX5C0QT on 2008-04-16
  This pan is by far the best value in an Aebelskiver pan. Resist the temptation to buy the one advertised on TV. The cast-iron construction of the Norpro pan makes it superior for cooking and durability. I made the little pancakes the day I got the pan using the recipe that came with it. How fun! And the possibilities for stuffed pancakes, both sweet and savory! Use a skewer to turn the pancakes to cook them on the top side. If you are considering an Aebelskiver pan - make it the Norpro!
  
  
• fun, creative, easy, cheap!
  By AJCSZCEDLX9TZ on 2007-10-05
  I can't stop using this. it's so much fun to make and fun to eat! So far I've used Juffy corn muffin mix with hot dog franks, and then made some with bbq beef filling, then made some imagawayaki with sweet red bean & walnut filling. because of the fillings, i've been making 2 halves, then while the batter is only just firm on the outside, i flip one half over the other to create a full sphere. the corn muffin mix looks fluffy enough that i probably don't have to cook them this way, but it's just been my method! I'm going to try to make crispy rice balls with furikake and soy sauce next. I can't wait to make finger foods for my next gathering!
  
  
• Cute lil pan
  By A1LMOY3RUAN1WO on 2008-01-09
  I love this little pan. I was looking forward to it's arrival. I washed it. oiled it down and left it on a very low flame on the stove for about an hour to "cure" it. Worked out wonderfully.
  
  My lil Aebleskivers were so fun to make. I even tried peanutbutter in them. So yums and so fun. I wished everybody had one of these. It's small but it's great fun!
  
  
• Yes, it's very tiny!
  By A2PIWJWV1CX4Z0 on 2008-03-01
  I was curious about making these pancakes, so I ordered the cheapest pan I could find. If you, too, are simply curious, I would recommend this pan. It took forever to make the entire batch from the recipe I used, simply because they are so small, but it made a lot. If you are an old pro at making these and would like to make it a family ritual, then I would spend more and get a bigger size pan. If you simply want to try making these, this pan should be sufficient.
  
  
• Was too small to fit on my stove even!
  By A2RME4353Y911C on 2007-03-22
  This pan is Small.
  I have a gas range with heavy grates, and this pan was hard to get it to fit even, it kept falling through the grates till I could just get it right!(took some time)
  
  It came with a very good recipe, but to me this was such a pain in the neck to make these, I just took out my big double Calphalon Griddle and made pancakes, which turned out great, and tasted the same as Aebleskivers
  
  When I did make Aebleskivers and put the jam in the middle , it seemed to disapeared and I had a hole where the jam was!! I then used fresh apples, that worked out better, but I still like pancakes, allot easier to make.
  
  
• great pan
  By A2MDBBXJTX77AF on 2008-08-27
  This is a great little pan! My daughter loves eating little pancakes and muffins, all we've made so far. For her the size of the cakes is just right. The extras are great for snacks or freezing for later use. Line up the outstide cups on the burner grate and it works fine. The pan is cast iron sooooo wash it in hot water, rinse in hot water, towel dry then heat it on your stove top on low heat. While it is still warm, smear a good layer of vegetable shortening on it, set it in an aluminum foil pan, and bake it at 250 - 300 for an hour. Turn off the oven and leave the pan inside until it is cool. The pan is now seasoned, yeah! After you use the pan wash it in hot water, rinse in hot water, towel dry and heat it on a burner on low heat. When it is dry I spray it with cooking oil and let it set for another minute then turn off the burner, it is then ready to use next time. Standard operating procedure for all my cast iron.
  
  
• small and wonderful
  By A2VE0L7UTEGJXM on 2008-05-15
  Love this pan! I had a hard time finding one without nonstick coating and this is it! After seasoning it once, nothing sticks to the cast iron. I had some reservations before purchasing b/c reviewers said it is so small. It is small, but actually the perfect size! Buy it!
  
  
• Great alternative to As Seen on TV Pancake Puff Pan!
  By A10HVT59A0XEO8 on 2008-09-25
  My 3 year old son convinced me to get this product after seeing the Pancake Puff add on TV. I wasn't ready to shell out 19.95 plus shipping for an experiment... so I searched around for an alternative. I bought this pan and have to say I was pretty impressed. Used regular pancake batter from a box and cooked them low and was PATIENT. I buttered the pan generously each time (actually used "smart balance spread") and they did not stick at all. Don't be fooled by poor reviews...this does give great results. The more batches I made the quicker they cooked and easier it became to flip.
  
  
• Great little cast iron pan!
  By AEMI8BBOWIFRT on 2008-05-03
  I had good luck on my first try (see picture above if I did this right), only because I've been collecting cast iron for a while and experimenting with seasoning it. This is a nice pan--you don't need to spend more money.
  
  
• I like it
  By A2B96KTHK7FJ9W on 2008-09-09
  This pan is light in weight and easy to clean with water but remember to apply oil when storing ... nice product though
  
  
• help?
  By A39PUPTNFPYXH5 on 2008-05-05
  I don't understand what is up with this pan! I got it and seasoned it as stated, but when I washed it, it got a rusty coating on it, that stains anything it touches. I didn't use soap on it, only water. It is now sitting in my garage and will probably end up in the trash. At least it only costs me 9.00.....
  
  
• Amazing Bagain
  By A2CJGCW46E6K2T on 2008-09-07
  Can't wait until it comes, have been looking for a long time for a Danish Aebleskiver Pan. Wonderful Bagain
  
  
• Works great - but some prep before using is required.
  By AWYYIIVEW7EDR on 2008-10-06
  I bought this as an alternative to the "Pancake" version that is selling on infomercials. The price on Amazon was way less than what was offered on TV so I pulled the trigger.
  
  The pan arrived at my house and as much as my kids wanted to fire it up right away, my Grandma always taught me that you must season a new cast iron pan first before using. There are about 1000 different methods out on the web to seasoning your pan. I chose to season my pan in Crisco and instead of using the oven on cleaning mode and putting up with the smoke in the house, I took it outside and put it on my charcoal grill where I had a nice HOT fire waiting for it and a piece of aluminum foil underneath the pan to catch the excess. I left it overnight and took it out the next day and saw that it was a very dark Carmel color - and now ready to its first use.
  
  There is a bit of a learning curve to getting the temp right for the pan and also flipping over the pancakes, muffins, eggs, etc. Also, be sure to use a non-stick cooking spray before using the pan and after each pan of whatever you are cooking. You will also definitely need a couple of utensils to flip over each item in the cooking well - it's not as easy as they make it look on TV with using a single bamboo skewer, but with some practice it's not difficult at all.
  
  We cooked several pans of pancakes and then my wife used it for eggs. Use the smaller eggs since the cooking wells are not very large - the small eggs are just the perfect size for it. We have also used it for blueberry muffins and the desert recipe that came with the pan. It does take a bit longer to cook the same amount of pancakes but the kids love it and who am I kidding, so do I. Highly Recommend.
  
  
  
• Stuffed Pancakes
  By AMRPWD4X85NVK on 2008-10-23
  Just a reminder that you need to "Season" the pan and not run it through the dishwasher because it is cast iron.
  
  
• Norpro Danish Aebleskiver Pan
  By A1OO2XP85KSU9I on 2008-10-25
  Norpro Danish Aebleskiver Pan is perfect for my family. I don't have any problems with it. Everything I make with it, my family appreciates it very much. I recommand this pan, the price is fair, and the shipping is quick.
  Thanks for the pan.I enjoy it!
  
  

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