Jam Roly Poly Recipe Without Suet | Easy Old-Fashioned Dessert
This easy jam roly poly recipe without suet is a cozy vintage dessert filled with sweet jam and wrapped in tender homemade pastry. Perfect served warm with custard, cream, or ice cream for an old-fashioned treat the whole family will love.
Servings: 8
Calories: 142kcal
Cost: Varies
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Pastry Cutter
- Rolling Pin
- Parchment Paper
- Steamer Basket
Ingredients
- 1 cup pastry flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt I use Redmond Real Salt. Use code “Pioneering” for 15% off.
- 2 tablespoon butter Or lard; learn how to render lard at home.
- ⅓ cup milk Or unsweetended almond milk.
- ½ cup jam I love this low-sugar strawberry jam without pectin.
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients. Cut in the butter or oil until well combined. Pour in the milk and gather the dough into a ball.
- Turn dough out onto floured surface and roll ¼" thick. Spread with jam. Gently roll into a log-shape. Some jam might squeeze out at this point, don't worry about it.
- Place on a piece of parchment paper, fold in the ends, and roll the paper until the pudding is completely covered. Alternatively, you can cut the pudding in half and place in a greased glass bowl. Cover the bowl with a piece of cotton or parchment paper and secure with an elastic band or piece of string.
- Place pudding in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 45 minutes. Remove from the parchment and serve.
Notes
Recipe Tips and Troubleshooting:
- Don’t Overwork the Dough - Mix only until combined to keep the pastry tender.
- Chill Soft Dough if Needed - If your kitchen is warm and the dough becomes sticky, chill it for 10 minutes before rolling.
- Warm the Jam Slightly - A few seconds in the microwave makes spreading much easier.
- Leave a Border - Keeping jam away from the edges helps prevent it from bubbling out during baking.
- Refrigerate: Store leftover jam roly poly in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm individual slices in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds or place them in a low oven until heated through.
- Freeze: You can also freeze the baked roly poly for up to 3 months. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil before freezing. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
