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Gluten Free Aebleskiver
A gluten free version of traditional Aebleskiver, these Danish pancake balls have a delicately crispy exterior, a light and fluffy interior, and are flavored with the traditional ingredients of cardamom and lemon zest.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 35
Calories: 49 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine:
Danish
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- zest of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste , or one vanilla pod scraped
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk (recommended for the best flavor; alternatively use milk with 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar stirred in and left to sit for 5-10 minutes)
- 4 tablespoons butter , melted and let cool a few minutes
- 3 large eggs , yolks and whites separated
- Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Start heating your aebleskiver pan over medium-low to medium heat.In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, xanthan gum, ground cardamom and salt. Add the egg yolks, lemon zest, vanilla, and buttermilk and mix until smooth. Add the melted butter and mix until combined.In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter. It's fine if a few small lumps remain.
- Place a little butter or oil into each of the wells of the pan. (For the best flavor use butter.) Once hot (medium-low to medium heat) pour the batter into each well, filling them nearly full. I always recommend doing a test run with one aebleskiver first to ensure the correct temperature of the pan. Let the batter cook until it begins to bubble around the edges, then use a skewer to push against the side of each well and gently turn the aebleskiver 90degrees. As you do this the batter will spill into the bottom of the well. Wait for the batter to start bubbling around the edges again and then give them another 90 degree turn. Repeat this process, giving the aebleskiver a third turn. Now give the aebleskiver the fourth and final turn to complete the full sphere. You can continue to rotate the aebleskiver until they are browned to your liking.Serve immediately while hot with jam and powdered sugar for dipping.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
49kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Potassium
28mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 35Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 49kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.