Caramel Apple Sushi Rolls (Print View)
Fresh apples and caramel wrap in soft rice, rolled with crunchy toppings for a playful, fusion-style dessert.
# Components:
→ Sushi Rice
01 - 1 cup sushi rice
02 - 1 1/4 cups water
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Filling
06 - 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
07 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
08 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Assembly & Topping
11 - 2 large flour tortillas
12 - 1/4 cup thick caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
13 - 1/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
14 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water is clear.
02 - Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
03 - Mix granulated sugar, rice vinegar, and salt into the cooked rice. Allow rice to cool to room temperature.
04 - In a skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Cook, stirring, until apples are tender but still hold their shape, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
05 - Place a flour tortilla flat on plastic wrap. With damp hands, evenly spread half of cooled rice over tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
06 - Spoon half of apple filling in a line across bottom third of rice. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
07 - Using plastic wrap for guidance, roll up the tortilla tightly over filling, forming a log. Repeat with second tortilla and remaining ingredients.
08 - Refrigerate rolls for 10 minutes to firm, then slice each log into 4 pieces using a sharp knife.
09 - Arrange pieces on a platter. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped pecans and chocolate chips if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Fun fusion dessert for parties
- Simple and quick to prepare for all skill levels
02 -
- Contains dairy, gluten, and tree nuts
- Can substitute gluten-free tortillas and pears for apples
03 -
- Let the rice cool completely for easy spreading
- Use plastic wrap for a tight roll and clean slicing