Savory Fried Rice Balls From Sicily Aren’t the Only Type of Arancini You Should Try

Don’t be fooled by the name: although Sicily is known for arancini (fried rice balls), these delightful sweets actually come from the province of Ancona in the Marche region. Unlike the savory variety from Sicily, which get their name from their orange-like form and color, these sweet pastry spirals are called arancini because they’re flavored with orange zest, which gives each bite a burst of citrusy sweetness.

After being rolled into spirals, the dough is deep-fried unti