Rosette irons are used to make Scandinavian fried treats called rosettes, which are similar to funnel cakes. The iron has a decorative shape attached to a long handle, and the batter is deep-fried. Rosettes are usually served hot and sprinkled with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar. They are popular during Christmas and May Day celebrations. A rosette iron can be purchased for around $20-30.
The rosette iron is a special type of kitchen device used to make the glorious sweets known as rosettes. These are fried, crispy, brown treats that are popular in Scandinavian countries, although you may see them elsewhere as well, especially at county fairs in the United States. They may have a slight lemony flavor and are usually served hot, sprinkled with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar, or glazed.
To make rosettes, you need to invest in a rosette iron, which has two parts. The first part is a long metal handle, to which a decorative shape is attached. There are numerous decorations, but the most common are flowers and star shapes. The decorative shape is usually cast iron and after the shape is dipped in hot oil, it is dipped in rosette batter and then deep fried for a few minutes to create crispy rosettes.
The length of handle that the rosette shape fits on varies, and it’s a good idea to look for a handle with a wood or heat-resistant coating on the top so you don’t burn your fingers. Alternatively, be sure to wear heat-resistant gloves or oven mitts, as you’re working with very hot oil. Iron rosette sets can have some decorative shapes and it is sometimes possible to drop the shapes into the hot oil, using the handle to remove them when ready.
A rosette iron is typically not a very expensive purchase. You can usually get one for around $20-30 dollars. The price difference may reflect the number of modules supplied with your purchase and the quality of the material. The traditional time to serve rosettes is during the Christmas season, so you may find many more available in department stores right around that year’s item, and you’re sure to find a variety of sites like Amazon.
In taste, rosettes are similar to funnel cakes, although they tend to be smaller and more crunchy. There are tons of recipes online and offline that can keep using the rosette iron at any occasion. It is certainly not just for Christmas, or as in Finland for May Day, also called Vappu, which is celebrated on April 30th. If you happen to visit Finland on Vappu you will probably find many places to buy rosettes or watch people use a rosette iron as this is a big carnival style holiday.
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