Apple Spring Roll (Apple Turon) is a delicious and popular dessert or snack that features diced apples wrapped in a thin pastry wrapper, typically made from spring roll or egg roll wrappers. They are often served as a sweet treat and can be found in various cuisines, including Asian and Western.
This delectable treat combines the sweetness of apples, the crunch of spring roll wrappers, and the irresistible aroma of cinnamon. It is a crowd-pleaser to everyone I know.
It's apple season here and my neighbor gifted me a few bags of apples! We love apple recipes and I love creating and incorporating my Filipino style of cooking to make a dessert using these juicy and sweet apples.
This Apple Pie Turon recipe is straightforward and easy to follow. I'll help you to make this with just simple instructions to achieve delicious, crispy, and crunchy apple pie spring rolls at home.
Ingredients
I made some helpful notes for you to make this recipe a success. Check the recipe card for the printable version with the exact ingredients and instructions.
- Apples: You can use any variety of apple types, but crisp and slightly tart apples like Granny Smith are often the best option to make apple pie turon because tartness and sharp flavor they provide.
- Spring roll: These are thin pastry sheets of dough used to roll the apple filling. You can also use egg roll wrappers which are slightly thicker pastry sheets.
- Brown sugar: To sweeten your apples.
- Cinnamon powder: For added aromatic flavor and warmth.
- Optional ingredients: Lemon juice to add a touch of acidity and prevent the apples from browning. Some recipes may add other flavorings such as vanilla extract, nutmeg, and ginger powder.
Instructions
1. Make the apple filling
Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin strips or small cubes. Toss the apples in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes. It will produce some moisture. Drain the liquid moisture and reserve it to make caramel sauce.
2. Fold the wrapper
Separate lumpia wrappers carefully. Be sure to thaw them if they are frozen. Cover them with a cloth to avoid drying.
Take a spring roll wrapper in a diamond shape and put some apple mixture about 1-2 tablespoons to the lower end of the wrapper. Fold the left and right sides towards the middle and keep rolling up. Wet the top edge of the wrapper with a dab of water to seal completely. Repeat the process until everything is finished.
3. Fry the Spring Roll
Heat oil in a frying pan or deep fryer and fry the spring rolls until they are golden brown and crispy on each side.
4: Make the Caramel
Pour the reserved apple juice moisture from the apples into a pan. Let it simmer until it slightly thickens like a syrup. It should turn in an amber color.
Coat the fried apple spring roll into the caramel syrup. Serve while it is slightly warm and crispy.
Variations
You can get creative with this dish by adding different ingredients into the spring roll turon filling such as Swetened Jackfruit, Ube Halaya, or cooked sweet potato and banana. Don't forget to sprinkle sesame seeds on top or any toasted and chopped nuts for some extra crunch.
These variations allow you to adjust and choose the ingredients to your preference. To me, we all have different taste and preferences, and making your own dish allow you to make it the way you like it.
Cooking Methods
- Air-fryer: To use less oil but still crispy turon, you may want to use an air-fryer. Preheat your air-fryer to 400F and place the spring rolls in the air-fryer basket. Generously brush them with cooking oil and air-fry until golden brown and crispy. Flip when the first side is brown and crispy and brush more oil on the other side. Air-fry each side.
- Oven Baked: Preheat your oven to 400F and place the dish in a baking tray. Brush with oil on top and bake until golden brown and crisp. Flip halfway through and brush with more oil.
Helpful Tips
- Maintain consistent medium-high heat when frying. This will help to achieve crispiness and prevent the Apple Pie Spring Roll from absorbing too much oil.
- Make sure you're using fresh, good-quality wrappers, and handle them carefully to prevent tearing or holes that could let oil inside the apple filling.
Storage and Reheating Tips
Storage: Store the leftover fried apple cinnamon turon in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: You can freeze this wrapped spring roll apple pie. Simply transfer them in a ziplock bag and freeze them for up to 2 months. Take them out from the freezer and cook when ready to eat, no need to thaw them.
Reheat: To reheat, you can use an air-fryer or pan-fry them in hot oil until crispy and heated thoroughly.
Why I Think You Should Love This
- Delightful Sweetness: This dessert has a perfect balance of sweetness. The natural sweetness of apples, combined with a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon, creates a delightful flavor profile. It's not overly sweet but just enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Crispy and Crunchy: When prepared properly, it has a crispy, golden brown exterior that provides a satisfying crunch with each bite. The contrast between the crispy wrapper and the tender apple slices is highly enjoyable.
- Simple and Enjoyable to Prepare: Making this meryenda (snack) is easier than you think and doesn't require advanced culinary skills. It's a fun cooking project that you can do with your whole family and friends, making it a great way to bond over food.
- If you love more turon and lumpia recipes, check out my Banana Turon, Cheese Lumpia, Beef Lumpia, Pork Lumpia, and Vegetable Lumpia on this website.
Questions And Answers
Originally from the Philippines, turon is a popular snack or dessert, usually made with sliced bananas. This fried delicacy was inspired by the Chinese influence on Filipino cuisine. Over time, people have experimented with various ingredients to create unique versions of turon.
If it is soggy, don't worry, we have a few suggestions for this.
1. Excess Moisture in Apples: Make sure to remove any excess juice before wrapping.
2. Overfilling the wrappers: If you overstuff the spring wrappers with too many apple slices, it can lead to a lack of crispiness. The excess filling can create steam inside the wrapper, making it soggy.
3. Oil Temperature: This is one of the most crucial. If the oil is not hot enough, it will absorb more oil, resulting in sogginess. On the other hand, if the oil is too hot, your turon can brown quickly on the outside while the inside remains undercooked. Maintain consistent medium-high heat when frying.
Yes! You can freeze them uncooked for the best result. Simply take them out from the freezer when ready to cook and eat.
You can use any type of apples but the best apples to use for this recipe are granny smith, fuji, honey crisp, and golden delicious. Most if not all of these varieties of apples are always available in grocery stores all year.
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Apple Spring Roll (Apple Turon)
Equipment
Ingredients
Apple Pie Crust Dough
- 5 medium apples
- 1½ tablespoons cinnamon powder
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 12 pieces lumpia wrapper
- 1 cup cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin strips or small cubes. Toss the apples in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes. It will produce some moisture. Drain the liquid moisture and reserve it to make caramel sauce.
- Separate lumpia wrappers carefully. Be sure to thaw them if they are frozen. Cover them with a cloth to avoid drying.
- Take a spring roll wrapper in a diamond shape and put some apple mixture about 1-2 tablespoons to the lower end of the wrapper. Fold the left and right sides towards the middle and keep rolling up. Wet the top edge of the wrapper with a dab of water to seal completely. Repeat the process until everything is finished.
- Heat oil in a frying pan or deep fryer and fry the spring rolls until they are golden brown and crispy on each side.
- Pour the reserved apple juice moisture from the apples into a pan. Let it simmer until it slightly thickens like a syrup. It should turn in an amber color.
- Coat the fried apple spring roll with the caramel syrup. Serve while it is slightly warm and crispy.
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- Maintain consistent medium-high heat when frying. This will help to achieve crispiness and prevent the Apple Pie Spring Roll from absorbing too much oil.
- Make sure you're using fresh, good-quality wrappers, and handle them carefully to prevent tearing or holes that could let oil inside the apple filling.
- Store the leftover fried apple cinnamon turon in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, you can use an air-fryer or pan-fry them in hot oil until crispy and heated thoroughly.
Ana
Thanks for this yummy apple pie turon recipe. So delicious