As a Dane, I grew up making and eating æbleskiver at Christmas and I've made them for my kids and family for decades, so I know how a real æbleskive pan looks like. I have two from Denmark in my kitchen. I bought this one as a gift for an American friend, but as soon as it arrived I could tell it will never be able to make real æbleskiver. The holes are too big and shallow. I'm returning this pan and will find an original.