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Filipino Turon Banana Spring Rolls

Turon is a classic Filipino dessert made with ripe bananas and jackfruit wrapped in spring roll wrappers, then fried until golden and crispy. It’s crunchy on the outside, sweet and soft inside, and one of the easiest desserts you can make at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ripe saba bananas or plantains if saba isn’t available
  • 1 cup ripe jackfruit strips fresh or canned
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 12 spring roll wrappers
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • Water for sealing wrappers
Optional: caramel sauce, honey, or vanilla ice cream for serving.

Method
 

Step 1: Slice the Bananas
  1. Peel the saba bananas. Slice them in half lengthwise. Each banana will give you 2 pieces.
Step 2: Roll in Sugar
  1. Coat each banana slice with brown sugar. This gives the turon its sweet caramel crunch.
Step 3: Add Jackfruit
  1. Place a banana slice and a strip of jackfruit together. The jackfruit adds extra tropical flavor.
Step 4: Wrap in Spring Roll Wrapper
  1. Lay the wrapper flat. Put the banana and jackfruit near one edge, fold the sides over, and roll tightly. Use water to seal the end so it won’t open while frying.
Step 5: Fry Until Golden
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the rolls until golden brown and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side.
Step 6: Drain and Serve
  1. Place fried turon on paper towels to remove extra oil. Serve hot with caramel drizzle, honey, or a scoop of ice cream.

Notes

  • Saba bananas are best, but plantains or firm dessert bananas work fine.
  • Don’t let the oil get too hot, or the sugar coating will burn before the wrapper crisps up.
  • For a lighter version, bake them at 375°F until golden instead of frying.