Golden Apple Rice Paper Rolls with Chocolate Date Crumble

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the golden apple filling: place the apple slices, apple juice, honey, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring gently, until the apples soften slightly but still hold their shape.

3. 3

   Mix the cornstarch with a small spoonful of the warm apple juice from the pan to make a smooth slurry, then stir it back into the saucepan.

4. 4

   Cook for 1–2 minutes more, until the apple mixture becomes glossy and lightly thickened. Remove from the heat and let it cool.

5. 5

   Make the chocolate date crumble: finely chop the pitted dates, then mix them with the cocoa powder until the dates are evenly coated and form a crumbly chocolate mixture.

6. 6

   Prepare a shallow dish of warm water. Dip 1 rice paper sheet into the water for a few seconds, just until flexible, then place it on a clean work surface.

7. 7

   Spoon about 30 g of cooked jasmine rice onto the lower third of the softened rice paper sheet and gently flatten it into a small rectangle.

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   Add a portion of the golden apple filling on top of the rice, then sprinkle with some chocolate date crumble.

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   Fold the bottom edge of the rice paper over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly into a neat roll.

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    Repeat with the remaining rice paper sheets, rice, apple filling, and chocolate date crumble to make 8 rolls.

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    Let the rolls rest for 2–3 minutes before serving so the rice paper sets slightly.

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    Serve whole or sliced in half, with any remaining chocolate date crumble sprinkled over the top.