Jam straws are a delicious and delightful treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made from a simple dough that is rolled out and filled with a variety of jams, then baked until golden brown. The result is a crispy, flaky pastry that is filled with a sweet and flavorful filling. Jam straws are perfect for parties, potlucks, and picnics, and they also make a great gift for friends and family.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
JAM STRAWS
From Oprah's O Magazine November 2009. Easy to do with only 4 ingredients, this would be nice on those cookie spreads for Christmas.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 24 straws, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll pastry sheet to a 12 x 16" rectangle. Cut crosswise into 2 rectangles. Brush 1 rectangle with jam and place second sheet on top.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle half on top. Press in gently with a rolling pin. Flip pastry over and repeat on other side.
- Cut pastry into 24 (1/2 inch wide) strips, leave flat or twist. Transfer to 2 parchment lined baking sheets, keeping 11/2 inches between them. Chill tray for 20 minutes.
- Bake until pastry is cooked through and golden, about 10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 26.5, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2, Protein 0.8
CRUNCHY MANCHEGO FIG STRAWS
This is all the best flavors from a charcuterie board in a sweet and savory stick!
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 24 manchego fig straws
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a 12-by-14-inch rectangle. With a short side facing you, cut the dough in half horizontally: To do this, measure 7 inches up the side, mark the dough and cut in half, using the mark as a guide.
- Evenly spread the fig jam over the bottom half of the dough, leaving a little room around the edges. Sprinkle 1 cup cheese over the jam. Top with the other half of the dough, pressing down lightly to adhere to the cheese and jam. With a pizza cutter, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips (about 24 strips).
- Twist each strip 4 or 5 times, then pinch the ends together to prevent unraveling while baking. Place the twists on the baking sheets. Beat the egg with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and brush onto the twists. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.
- Bake the cheese straws until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before releasing from the parchment with an offset spatula. Let cool completely. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
CRUNCHY MANCHEGO FIG STRAWS
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 24 cheese straws
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two 18-by-13-inch sheet pans with parchment paper.
- Dust a work surface lightly with flour. Roll out the puff pastry into a 14-by-12-inch rectangle. With the short side facing you, cut the dough in half horizontally: Measure 7 inches up the side, mark the dough and cut in half, using the mark as a guide.
- Evenly spread the fig jam over the bottom half of the dough, leaving a little room at the edges. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over the jam. Top with the other half of the dough, pressing down lightly to adhere to the cheese and jam. With a pizza cutter, cut into 1/2-inch strips (about 24 strips).
- Twist each strip four or five times, then pinch the ends together to prevent unraveling while baking. Place the twists on the prepared baking sheets.
- Mix the egg with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and brush onto the twists. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.
- Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before releasing the straws from the parchment with an offset spatula. Let cool completely.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
JAM TARTS
Steps:
- Mix flour, shortening, sugar, and salt together in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water and mix until a ball is formed. Refrigerate pastry until well chilled, at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 24 shallow muffin cups.
- Roll pastry out thin; cut into rounds with a cookie cutter. Place each round in a muffin cup. Add 2 teaspoons of jam to each cup.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool tarts on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 101.5 mg, Sugar 7 g
AMY'S STRAWBERRY JAM PUFFS
I made a huge batch of strawberry jam this weekend as we're inundated with strawbs at the moment and it's always a sin to let them go to waste. My other half isn't really a fan of jam so asked if I'd make some jam tarts (like you get in Tesco!) but as I couldn't find the right kind of recipe I made this instead! This is something a friend of mine made (Amy) made for me one morning when I lived in Brisbane, Australia. They are so simple to make and are a lovely sweet dessert. Because strawberries are in season I served the puffs with a few fresh strawberries and a white chocolate sauce as well (just melted white chocolate and cream mixed together) and we both gobbled them up! My other half even said they were much, much better than shop brought jam tarts - praise indeed, bless him! You can make these with whatever jam/marmelade you like really, but do note that this is a big serving of a very sweet pudding so you may want to half it down.
Provided by Wendy-Bob
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 200c (or whatever the pastry packet recommends).
- Cut the puff pastry into 8 equal-sized pieces (keep them rectangular).
- put a teaspoonful or so of jam in the middle of each pastry rectange.
- fold up two opposite corners of the pastry and join in the middle (like a danish). You'll also need to curl up the other two corners of the pastry because otherwise when the pastry puffs up the jam will get pushed off onto the baking tray.
- Place on a baking tray (I like to grease with some 1-cal cooking spray) and brush the top of each pastry with milk/egg.
- Bake for approximately 10-15 mins or until the pastry is puffed and golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving (because the jam gets HOT).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.9, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 9.2, Sodium 248.1, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 18.2, Protein 7.1
CHEESE STRAWS
I love cheese! I would eat a piece of Cheddar cheese over a piece of chocolate cake any day. That probably makes me a little weird, but if you love cheese like I do, you'll love these cheese straws. My mom used to make them for baby showers and wedding receptions. In 1991, the year my career started to really take off, she made them for me to give as Christmas gifts to everyone who had been so supportive. We laughed about how these cheesy treats were baked in a small kitchen in Monticello, Georgia, and ended up on the desks of some of the biggest movers and shakers in Nashville.
Yield makes 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Put the softened cheese and butter in the bowl of a heavy-duty electric mixer. Using the heaviest mixer attachment, beat the cheese and butter until the mixture has the consistency of whipped cream, about 30 minutes.
- On a sheet of waxed paper, sift 3 cups of the flour with the salt, black pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder. Gradually add the seasoned flour to the cheese mixture by large spoonfuls, beating well after each addition. Add the unseasoned flour until the dough is somewhat stiff but still soft enough to be pushed through a cookie press; you may not need to add all of the flour.
- Lightly spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Put a portion of the dough into a cookie press fitted with the star tube and press the dough onto the cookie sheet in long strips that run the length of the pan (see Note). Bake for 20 minutes. The cheese straws should be golden brown and crisp. With a sharp knife, cut the long strips into 3-inch lengths. Use a flat, thin spatula or egg turner to remove the cheese straws from the pan. Allow them to cool on a wire rack. When they are completely cool, store in a tightly covered container.
- If you find a Mirro cookie press, either vintage or new, that includes the star tube, grab it!
- If you don't have a cookie press, form the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten them with a fork.
Tips:
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the jam straws hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the dough: This will give you clean, even cuts and prevent the dough from tearing.
- Don't overbake the jam straws: They should be golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Let the jam straws cool completely before filling them: This will help prevent the filling from leaking out.
- Use a variety of fillings: Jam straws can be filled with anything from classic fruit jams to chocolate ganache or whipped cream.
- Get creative with your decorations: You can sprinkle jam straws with powdered sugar, dip them in melted chocolate, or decorate them with sprinkles or chopped nuts.
Conclusion:
Jam straws are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. With a little creativity, you can create unique and memorable jam straws that will impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give jam straws a try!
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