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Turón with Caramel and Coconut Filling Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 10 pieces of lumpia wrapper
- 1 cup of grated coconut
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup of condensed milk
- 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts

Special equipment needed:
- Frying pan
- Wooden spoon
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper

Step-by-step instructions:
a. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
b. In a frying pan, toast the grated coconut until golden brown. Set aside.
c. In the same pan, melt the butter and add the brown sugar, water, honey, and condensed milk. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
d. Add the toasted coconut and chopped peanuts to the caramel mixture. Mix well and let it cool.
e. Lay a piece of lumpia wrapper on a flat surface. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the caramel and coconut filling onto the wrapper.
f. Roll the wrapper tightly and seal the edges with water.
g. Repeat the process until all the filling is used up.
h. Place the turón on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
i. Brush the turón with melted butter and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
j. Serve hot and enjoy!


Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
5. Temperature:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Serving size:
This recipe makes 10 pieces of turón.

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 260
Total fat: 12g
Saturated fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 120mg
Total carbohydrate: 36g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugar: 22g
Protein: 3g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use white sugar instead of brown sugar.
- You can use margarine instead of butter.
- You can use maple syrup instead of honey.

Variations:
- You can add sliced bananas to the filling.
- You can use different nuts like cashews or almonds.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to seal the edges of the turón tightly to prevent the filling from leaking.
- Brushing the turón with melted butter before baking will make it crispy.

Storage instructions:
- You can store the turón in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat the turón, place it in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- You can serve the turón on a plate with a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Garnishes:
- You can sprinkle some chopped peanuts on top of the turón.

Pairings:
- Turón goes well with a cup of hot coffee or tea.

Suggested side dishes:
- You can serve the turón with a side of fresh fruit like sliced mangoes or pineapples.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the filling is too runny, let it cool for a few minutes to thicken.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the turón thoroughly to prevent foodborne illnesses.

Food history:
- Turón is a popular Filipino snack made with banana and jackfruit. This version with caramel and coconut filling is a modern twist on the traditional recipe.

Flavor profiles:
- The turón has a sweet and nutty flavor with a crispy texture.

Serving suggestions:
- You can serve the turón as a dessert or a snack.

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Region: Philippine

Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Nutty, Caramelized