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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Asian Recipes » Filipino Recipes » Turon (Filipino Banana Lumpia)

    Published: April 17, 2022 / Updated: May 15, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Turon (Filipino Banana Lumpia)

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    Filipino Turon Banana Lumpia with title text overlay
    Filipino Turon Banana Lumpia with title text overlay
    Filipino Turon Banana Lumpia with title text overlay

    This Turon, also known as Filipino Banana Lumpia, is made with just 5 ingredients. It's a delicious crunchy and sweet snack or dessert!

    four turon (Filipino banana lumpia) on a scalloped plate drizzled with caramel sauce.

    From my savory Lumpia to my other Filipino recipes such as Leche Flan, Instant Pot Filipino Chicken Adobo, Filipino Pork BBQ Skewers, or Beef Caldereta, Filipino food is comfort food at its best.

    And that's also true when it comes to Filipino desserts.

    This Turon, or Banana Lumpia, is crispy, sweet, and delicious! It's a decadent dessert that's easy to make in under 30 minutes with less than 5 ingredients.

    Jump to:
    • 🇵🇭 What is turon
    • 🍌 Ingredient notes for Turon
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 🥣 How to make the caramel
    • 🌟 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽 What to serve with Turon
    • 🥘 Kitchen tools and equipment
    • 🇵🇭  More Filipino recipes
    • Turon (Banana Lumpia )

    🇵🇭 What is turon

    plate of four turon Filipino banana lumpia with drizzled caramel sauce on a blue background.

    There are a few different theories about the origins of Turon. The one that makes the most sense to me is that it started in Filipino communities that had banana crops for farming. Workers would make these fried desserts using the surplus of bananas and sell them on the roadside.

    Traditionally made with saba bananas, commonly found in the Philippines, you'll still find turon as a popular Filipino street food. It's usually enjoyed as an afternoon snack at merienda. Or, as a dessert.

    Lucky for us, this delectable dessert is easy to make at home with just a few kitchen tools and ingredients!

    🍌 Ingredient notes for Turon

    ingredients to make Filipino turon banana lumpia in bowls on a blue background.

    Bananas - traditional authentic Filipino turon is made with saba bananas, which are commonly found in the Philippines. In the US, if you can't find saba bananas, you can use plaintains or even regular ripe bananas.

    Brown sugar- You'll need light brown sugar both to coat the bananas and also to make the caramel sauce.

    Jackfruit - If you can't find fresh jackfruit, use canned jackfruit in its juices. Make sure you slice the jackfruit thinly. You will only need a few slices, so you can save the rest for salads or other desserts.

    Lumpia wrapper - You can use lumpia wrappers or large square egg roll wrappers.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    Exact measurements of ingredients and instructions, along with nutritional information, are in the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this post. Here are some helpful tips to guide you as you make this recipe.

    sliced bananas

    Peel then slice the bananas in half, then slice each half into three thin strips. You'll end up with 6 total strips of bananas.

    coating banana in sugar
    coating bananas in sugar

    Place half of the light brown sugar (about ¾ cup) into a shallow bowl or plate. Coat each of the banana slices in the brown sugar and set aside.

    adding sugared bananas to wrapper to make Filipino turon banana lumpia
    adding banana and jackfruit to egg roll to make Filipino turon banana lumpia
    folding Filipino turon banana lumpia

    Place one lumpia wrapper on a plate or cutting board (in the shape of a diamond facing you). Place 1 to 2 of the sugar coated banana slices onto the lumpia wrapper, in the bottom third.

    Roll up the bottom edge over the banana and slightly tuck under the fruit.

    folding Filipino turon banana lumpia
    folding Filipino turon banana lumpia

    Then bring in one side and then the other, then gently roll the banana lumpia up toward the top corner, doing mini tuck-ins along the way as needed.

    folding Filipino turon banana lumpia
    rolled up Filipino turon banana lumpia

    Once you get to the top corner, use some of the jackfruit juice to wet the top corner, then finish rolling the banana lumpia. The jackfruit juice helps to seal the wrapper. You can use water instead if you prefer.

    Set the lumpia aside and finish rolling the rest of the turon.

    frying Filipino turon banana lumpia
    frying Filipino turon banana lumpia

    Heat enough oil in a large skillet or fry pan over medium heat, so that the oil is about ⅓ to ½ inch high. Once the oil is hot, add the banana lumpia and fry each side for about 2 minutes. When the turon is browned on all sides, remove and transfer to a plate.

    Filipino turon banana lumpia

    🥣 How to make the caramel

    making caramel
    caramel drizzle in a bowl next to plate of Filipino turon banana lumpia

    In a Dutch oven or medium saucepan over medium heat, add the remaining brown sugar and ¼ cup water.

    Bring to a rolling boil and allow to thicken, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the caramel is thick enough to lightly coat the spoon and still liquid enough to drizzle.

    plates of Filipino turon banana lumpia with caramel drizzle
    plate of Filipino turon banana lumpia

    Remove from heat and drizzle the caramel over each of the turon. Serve immediately.

    🌟 Recipe FAQs

    plate of four Filipino banana turon dessert lumpia with caramel drizzle.
    What other food can I use to fill Turon?

    Saba bananas and jackfruit are the traditional fillings. However, you can also use thin strips of mango or papaya instead of jackfruit.

    What's the best way to store banana lumpia?

    This Filipino snack is best eaten right after it cools slightly from being fried. You can allow it to cool then store in an airtight container at room temperature for the rest of the day, or in the refrigerator for another day. To reheat, I suggest air frying the banana lumpia at 350° fahrenheit for about 2 minutes to help it get crispy again.

    Is Turon the same as lumpia?
    Tray of Filipino lumpia

    Turon is a dessert lumpia. It's the sweet banana lumpia version compared to the more commonly known savory Filipino lumpia (pictured above). When most people are talking about lumpia, unless they specifically call it turon or banana lumpia, they tend to be referring to the savory lumpia that is filled with ground meats, seafood, and veggies. Try my family's lumpia recipe!

    🍽 What to serve with Turon

    plate of Filipino turon banana lumpia with caramel drizzle

    Filipino banana turon is delicious served on its own as a snack for merienda or as a dessert after a full meal.

    You can also enjoy this banana lumpia with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Or, add whipped topping to it.

    🥘 Kitchen tools and equipment

    tong holding up a fried banana turon lumpia with frying more Filipino turon frying in the background.

    For this recipe, you just need a few basic kitchen tools:

    Cutting board and knife - You'll need a sturdy cutting board and sharp knife.

    Deep pan - Use a deep fry pan for frying the turon.

    Tongs - You'll need some tongs to safely flip the turon and to remove them from the pan.

    Dutch oven - You'll need a Dutch oven or other heavy bottom pan to make the caramel.

    🇵🇭  More Filipino recipes

    • Filipino Beef Caldereta Recipe
    • Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
    • Filipino Pandesal Recipe
    • Ube White Chocolate Chip Cookies

    For more, you can buy my Filipino cookbook: Modern Filipino Cooking, my 55-page e-Book with authentic Filipino recipes that I've adapted for today's modern kitchen!

    Modern Filipino Cooking cookbook ebook graphic with picture of Instant Pot Chicken Adobo.

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    turon - filipino banana lumpia with a caramel drizzle.

    Turon (Banana Lumpia )

    5 from 8 votes
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This Filipino fried dessert has sweet bananas, jackfruit, and topped with a caramel drizzle
    Servings: 6 turon
    Calories: 309kcal
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    Equipment

    • Large Skillet
    • Dutch Oven or saucepan

    Ingredients

    • 2 overripe bananas can use plaintains or saba bananas
    • 1½ cups light brown sugar, divided
    • 1 cup shredded or thinly sliced jackfruit
    • 6 lumpia wrappers
    • cooking oil for frying

    Instructions

    Make the Turon

    • Peel then slice the bananas in half, then slice each half into three thin strips. You'll end up with 6 total strips of bananas.
    • Place half of the light brown sugar (about ¾ cup) into a shallow bowl or plate. Coat each of the banana slices and sliced jackfruit in the brown sugar and set aside.
    • Place one lumpia wrapper on a plate or cutting board (in the shape of a diamond facing you). Place 1 to 2 of the sugar coated banana slices and 1 or 2 sliced jackfruit onto the lumpia wrapper, in the bottom third. Roll up the bottom edge over and slightly tuck under the fruit. Then bring in one side and then the other, then gently roll the banana lumpia up toward the top corner, doing mini tuck-ins along the way as needed.
    • Once you get to the top corner, use some of the jackfruit juice to wet the top corner, then finish rolling the banana lumpia. The jackfruit juice helps to seal the wrapper. You can use water instead if you prefer.
    • Set the lumpia aside and finish rolling the rest of the turon.
    • Heat enough oil in a large skillet or fry pan over medium heat, so that the oil is about ⅓ to ½ inch high. Once the oil is hot, add the banana lumpia and fry each side for about 2 minutes. When the turon is browned on all sides, remove and transfer to a plate.

    Make the caramel

    • In a Dutch oven or medium saucepan over medium heat, add the remaining ¾ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup water. Bring to a rolling boil and allow to thicken, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the caramel is thick enough to lightly coat the spoon and still liquid enough to drizzle. Remove from heat and drizzle the caramel over each of the turon. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Makes 6 turon
    Bananas: traditional turon calls for saba bananas, which are grown in the Philippines. If you can't find saba bananas, you can use plantains or regular bananas.
    Jackfruit: you can use fresh jackfruit but since you only need a little bit, I use canned jackfruit that's in water or syrup. Save the water/syrup to use to seal the wrappers.
    Lumpia wrappers: you can use traditional lumpia wrappers, or spring roll wrappers. When making regular lumpia, I always suggest using true lumpia wrappers. But for these desserts, you can use spring roll wrappers. Just be sure NOT to use rice paper wrappers.
    These are best eaten fresh soon after they are made. 
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Jess says

        April 18, 2022 at 2:50 pm

        5 stars
        I love that this only uses 5 ingredients! An easy way to get dessert in no time at all!

        Reply
      2. Karlie says

        April 18, 2022 at 2:46 pm

        5 stars
        We LOVE an "accidentally vegan" recipe! This is about to be on my regular dessert rotation.

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      3. Emily Flint says

        April 18, 2022 at 2:39 pm

        5 stars
        I had no idea there was dessert lumpia until I found your recipe and I'm so glad I did. Everything was delicious from the banana to the caramel sauce!

        Reply
      4. Tara says

        April 18, 2022 at 2:22 pm

        5 stars
        My favorite desserts are the ones that are sweet and have a crunchy texture so this treat is a dream come true!

        Reply
      5. Andrea says

        April 18, 2022 at 1:51 pm

        5 stars
        Yummy! Bananas, brown sugar and jackfruit. What a fabulous combination of flavors.

        Reply
      6. Tara says

        April 18, 2022 at 1:24 pm

        5 stars
        Oh yum! Definitely a favorite here! Yours look absolutely incredible with that homemade caramel drizzled over the top. So good!

        Reply

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