How to use a bottom concave ebelskiver (Æbleskiver) pan on a glass cook-top stove?
I've recently come in to a lovely cast iron ebelskiver pan (pictured below) and would like to try to make some ebelskivers.
The problem is I don't have a gas range and I'm rather sure that my glass-top stove won't be able to adequately or evenly heat the pan due to its concave underbelly. The bottom of the wells aren't even level with the skirting rim of the pan. Is there anything I can do short of replacing my range top or starting a fire in my backyard to use this pan to make some stuffed pancakes?
Best Answer
You could consider heating it up, while empty, in an oven (I would go for, say, 200C/390F). Keep it there for at least 30 minutes: the transfer of heat from the air to the cast iron is not very efficient! Then take it out quickly, pour the batter in, and return it to the oven until done (and then make the next batch, if you're making multiple).
An issue with this could be that the Æbleskiver might cook too quickly from the top. You might need to experiment with the target temperature you leave the oven at.
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Can you use an aebleskiver pan on a glass top stove?
From the United States. My twin has a cast iron Aebleskivers pan, which I get will probably become a family heirloom. This, is light weight, can use on my glass top stove, and cooks the dough evenly. Warning, your family will expect you to make pancake balls every weekend.How do you use a cast iron griddle on a glass top stove?
The griddle needs to heat for 10-12 minutes before using. You will be able to feel the warmth by hovering your hand over the top of the griddle when it's ready. For most recipes, you will only need to heat the griddle over medium heat. Heating cast iron too high can cause your food to stick.Can you use a cast iron Dutch oven on a glass top?
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To use an aebleskiver pan, you heat the pan until a few drops of water in it will sizzle away immediately. Melt about \xbd teaspoon of butter in each cavity. Put your aebleskiver pancake batter into the indents, filling each about two-thirds full. As the pancakes cook, they puff up.How To Use an Aebleskiver Pan the correct way
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Answer 2
We have been making them for years; the past 15 have been on the flat glass top. Just heat the pans on the stove before you start cooking. It will likely take a few tries before you find the right temperature setting for your range. We hear ours to a 4 out of 10.
Answer 3
I have used this same pan for years on my glass cook top. However, to keep the heat even I would put a small grate under it and that worked perfectly. This year I have a new induction cook top and Aebleskivers did not do well. Induction will not recognize this pan because it is not flat. I bought the adapter for regular pans to be used on induction and that worked partially. Had to put temp high and it would eventually shut off that burner so moved to another one. Had to constantly do it and Aebleskivers did not brown well. Have been making them on Christmas Eve for 47 years and grew up with a Mom doing them for us always on Christmas Eve. Have to search now for a pan that will work on induction or but the electric one.
Answer 4
This might be tricky.
Do you have a grill? Placing the pan on hot coals might work - not an ideal solution though.
Answer 5
Why don't you just buy a single gas or butane burner to use for your Aebleskiver pan? They also work well for tableside dishes such as Crepe Suzette, Steak Diane, ad infinitum (depending on the style you choose). You can use them outdoors too - at home or away.
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