sugar roll fruit recipe

How to Make Sugar-Fruit Rolls: A Complete Guide

Sugar-fruit rolls, a beloved traditional Chinese snack, combine chewy textures with a sweet, fragrant glaze. Here’s a simple yet detailed recipe to recreate this delightful treat at home.

Ingredients:

- 200g dried jujubes (red dates), pitted and soaked until soft

- 150g glutinous rice flour

- 100g rock sugar, crushed

- 2 tbsp honey

- 1 tsp sesame oil

- A pinch of salt

- Bamboo skewers (for rolling)

Steps:

1. Prepare the Filling: Soak dried jujubes in warm water for 30 minutes until plump. Drain and chop finely. Mix with crushed rock sugar, honey, sesame oil, and salt. Set aside.

2. Make the Dough: In a bowl, combine glutinous rice flour with a small amount of warm water, kneading into a smooth, non-sticky dough. Divide into small balls, each about the size of a walnut.

3. Shape the Rolls: Flatten each dough ball into a thin circle. Place a spoonful of jujube filling in the center, then wrap and seal the edges, rolling into a log shape. Skewer each roll to help it hold form.

4. Cook and Glaze: Steam the rolls for 15-20 minutes until firm. In a pan, melt the remaining rock sugar with 2 tbsp water over low heat until syrupy. Dip each steamed roll into the syrup, coating evenly.

5. Serve: Let the rolls cool slightly until the caramelized hardens slightly. Enjoy as a sweet snack or dessert!

This recipe balances simplicity with authentic flavors, perfect for sharing or savoring alone. Adjust sugar to taste and experiment with fillings like mashed sweet potatoes for variety!