A symbol of community and hospitality in Scandinavian countries, æbleskiver is the traditional dinner for Lille juleaften (Little Christmas Eve) on December 23.

Æbleskiver (pronounced "eb-el-ski-ver" or "eb-el-sku-wyr") is a beloved Scandinavian treat known for its distinctive round shape. Imagine a cross between a beignet and funnel cake, where the center is soft and fluffy while the crust is crisp and brown. Æbleskiver translates to "apple slices," a name that comes from earlier times when apple slices were added to the batter.

This pan was donated by a local Scandinavian family and is believed to be over 100 years old. Ketchikan's Norwegian population originally arrived in the early 1920s and found the fishing, fjords, and lifestyle similar to the home they had left behind.