Puff pastry breadsticks with orange and candied fruit, delicious, crispy, aromatic, and irresistible treats.
They are easy and quick to prepare: in a few steps, you’ll have golden and fragrant breadsticks, perfect to enjoy with tea, coffee, or as a light dessert after meals.
The puff pastry encloses all the freshness of orange marmalade and the unique taste of candied fruit and raisins, offering a mix of flavors that surprises at the first bite. Their fragrance is reminiscent of panettone, with that characteristic citrus and candied fruit aroma that immediately evokes Christmas.
No need to be a pastry expert: this recipe is within everyone’s reach and will allow you to surprise your guests with a delightful treat, perfect for enriching the festive table but also for indulging in a sweet moment throughout the year.
If you love puff pastry desserts and enjoy preparations that combine tradition and simplicity, these breadsticks will become one of your favorite recipes.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 7 breadsticks
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Fall, Winter
Ingredients for Puff Pastry Breadsticks with Orange and Candied Fruit:
- 1 sheet rectangular puff pastry
- 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 3 tablespoons mixed candied fruit
- 3 tablespoons raisins
- as needed milk
- as needed sugar pearls
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools for Puff Pastry Breadsticks with Orange and Candied Fruit:
- 1 Baking Tray non-stick
- 1 Oven de longhi
- 1 Knife
Steps for Preparing and Baking Puff Pastry Breadsticks with Orange and Candied Fruit:
Unroll the puff pastry sheet and spread the bitter orange marmalade on half of the pastry, add the candied fruit and raisins (previously softened in warm, not boiling, water for 10 minutes, or you can add rum for a more intense flavor as we did, once softened, dry them well).
Fold over the other half of the pastry, like a book, and press lightly with your hands or a rolling pin to seal.
Cut the pastry into strips about 0.6 inches wide.
Twist each strip onto itself to form the breadsticks.Place the breadsticks on a non-stick baking tray and brush them with a little milk and add the sugar pearls.
If you are using an air fryer, place them directly on the grill.
Bake:
In a traditional oven: bake at 350°F for 15–18 minutes, until golden.
In an air fryer: bake at 340°F for 10–12 minutes, turning them halfway through if needed, until they are golden and crispy.Before serving, sprinkle them with powdered sugar.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use a different jam?
Sure! Apricot, peach, or cherry preserves work great as well. Choose one that’s not too runny to prevent it from leaking during baking.
Can I add other ingredients?
Yes! You can enrich them with chocolate chips, chopped almonds, or hazelnuts, or a pinch of cinnamon for a more intense aroma.
Can they be prepared in advance and reheated?
Absolutely yes. You can reheat them for 2–3 minutes in the air fryer at 300°F or in a conventional oven at 320°F to make them crispy as if freshly baked.
