Spherical Danish pancakes: Your new sweet Autumn treat

Aebleskiver are unique, spherical pastries from Denmark that are winning the hearts of food lovers worldwide. Although the name means "apple slices," apples are not commonly found in today's recipes. Their distinctive shape and delicate, fluffy interior make them resemble small doughnuts. They're the perfect way to sweeten an autumn day and bring joy to loved ones.

Who said you can only eat little doughnuts on Fat Thursday? These soft, fluffy balls taste so good. It's a shame to enjoy them only once a year. The golden, toasted crust contrasts beautifully with the soft, moist center. Just thinking about them makes your mouth water.

The recipe itself is simple, and the list of ingredients contains nothing unusual. The basic ingredients for aebleskiver are flour, milk, eggs, sugar, and baking powder. All ingredients should be at room temperature. Cardamom is also added to the mix, giving the batter a pleasant, spicy aroma. The key is in the pan, as it must have special indentations for the batter. You can easily find one online—this investment will quickly pay off in a very sweet way.

The doughnuts themselves are not too sweet, so you can experiment with toppings. Serve them with a dusting of powdered sugar, add fresh fruit, or use jam or chocolate cream.

Ingredients:

                
• 1 cup milk,
• 1-2 eggs (depending on size),
• 2 tablespoons melted and cooled butter,
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
• 3 tablespoons sugar,
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour,
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder,
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom,
• a pinch of salt.

Preparation:

    
1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Mix thoroughly until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
2. A special aebleskiver pan has round indentations. Heat it and brush each indentation with a small amount of butter.
3. Fill each indentation about 3/4 full with batter. Cook until golden brown, turning the doughnuts with a wooden skewer.

Sprinkle hot aebleskiver with powdered sugar and serve with your favorite fruit. Now, there's nothing left to do but indulge in these Scandinavian fritters. Enjoy!