Turon is a popular Filipino snack made of ripe saba bananas and sometimes jackfruit wrapped in lumpia wrapper, then fried until golden and crispy and often coated in caramelized brown sugar. It is commonly sold as street food and served as merienda or dessert.

What kind of banana is used for turon?

Traditional Filipino turon is made with ripe saba bananas, a firm and slightly starchy cooking banana commonly used in Filipino desserts. Using saba bananas helps the turon hold its shape while staying sweet and tender after frying.

What is the difference between turon and lumpia?

Lumpia is a general term for Filipino spring rolls, which can be savory or sweet. Turon is a specific type of sweet lumpia made with bananas and sometimes jackfruit, wrapped in lumpia wrapper and fried with sugar until caramelized.

How do you keep turon crispy?

To keep turon crispy, fry it in hot oil until the wrapper is fully golden and the sugar has caramelized. Drain well on a rack instead of stacking while still hot, and serve soon after frying for the best crunch.

Does Valerio's sell turon?

Yes. Valerio's Bakeshop offers Filipino favorites like turon and other traditional pastries, available at select locations and subject to availability. Check with your nearest Valerio's branch or our online information for current offerings.

Turon: The Crispy Filipino Banana Lumpia You’ll Crave Again and Again

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Crispy, crackly, soft, and sweet!

f you grew up around Filipino food, there’s a good chance TURON was part of your childhood—crispy, golden, and impossibly good right out of the pan.

Turon (also known as banana lumpia or Filipino banana spring roll) is a classic Filipino street snack made with ripe saba bananas and jackfruit, wrapped in lumpia wrapper, fried until crisp, and coated in caramelized sugar. It’s simple, nostalgic, and always hits the spot.

For more than 50 years, Valerio’s Bakeshop has been serving timeless Filipino favorites—including turon—to families across the United States.

Whether you searched for “turon,” “banana lumpia,” “Filipino banana spring roll,” or you just want that sweet crunch from your childhood, you’re in the right place.

What Is Turon?

Turon is a beloved Filipino snack made by wrapping:

Ripe saba bananas (a firm cooking banana)

Often with sweetened jackfruit (langka)

In lumpia wrapper (thin spring roll pastry)

Then frying it until golden and crispy while sugar melts and caramelizes on the outside.

The result — A perfect balance of:

Crispy and crackly on the outside

Soft, sweet, fruity, and warm on the inside

Lightly caramelized with brown sugar

Turon is often enjoyed as:

Merienda (afternoon snack)

Dessert after a Filipino meal

A quick treat from street vendors or neighborhood panaderias

At Valerio’s, we honor that memory with turon that tastes just like home.

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Why Choose Turon from Valerio’s Bakeshop

For decades, Valerio’s Bakeshop has been trusted for authentic Filipino breads and desserts—pandesal, ensaymada, mamon, buko pie, and more. Turon fits right into that tradition.

We use traditional Filipino ingredients

We use the classic saba banana, known for holding its shape and flavor when cooked, and sweetened jackfruit when available—just like how it’s made in the Philippines.

Crispy outside, soft and sweet inside

We fry turon until it reaches the perfect golden crispness, while the inside stays warm, tender, and naturally sweet.

Balanced sweetness

The caramelized sugar coating adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the fruit.

Made with consistency and care

With more than 50 years of experience, our bakers know exactly how long to fry, how to wrap, and how to balance flavor and texture.

If you’re craving authentic Filipino turon, Valerio’s brings that panaderia and street-food experience closer to home.

1

Prepare the bananas and jackfruit

Peel ripe saba bananas and slice them lengthwise and slice sweetened jackfruit (langka) into strips.
2

Coat the bananas in brown sugar

Lightly roll or sprinkle the banana slices in brown sugar so they caramelize nicely when fried.
3

Wrap in lumpia wrapper

Place one banana slice and a few jackfruit strips on a lumpia wrapper. Fold the sides and roll tightly into a log. Seal the edge with a little water or egg wash.
4

Fry until golden and crisp

Heat oil in a pan. Fry the wrapped turon, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden. Many Filipinos add a spoonful of sugar to the oil to create a glassy, caramelized coating.
5

Drain and serve warm

Let the turon drain on a rack or paper towel. Serve freshly fried for the best crunch.

Turon for Parties, Catering & Gifts

Turon is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It works for:

Birthday celebrations

Family reunions

Church events

Office parties

Holiday gatherings

Potluck dinners

Merienda spreads with other Filipino favorites

Freeze for longer storage (up to 1 month).

Pair turon with other Valerio’s bestsellers like pandesal, ensaymada, mamon, or buko pie to create a full Filipino dessert table everyone will remember.

Best Ways to Enjoy Turon

Turon is incredibly flexible. You can enjoy it:

1

With a scoop of vanilla or ube ice cream on the side

2

As merienda with coffee or hot tea

3

As dessert after a Filipino meal

4

Drizzled with caramel sauce for an extra treat

Where to Find FIlipino Turon Near You

Valerio's has bakery locations across California, Nevada, and the Western United States.

Valerio's Bakeshop National City

2720 East Plaza Boulevard, Suite H,
National City, CA, 91950

(619) 470-3742 View on Google

Valerio's Finest Bakeshop National City

2220 E. Plaza Blvd. Ste. J, National City, CA, 91950

(619) 472-9948 View on Google

Valerio's Pilipino Bakeshop (Seafood City Mira Mesa)

8955 Mira Mesa Blvd. Ste. H, San Diego, CA, 92126

(858) 577 - 0000 View on Google

Valerio's Bakeshop (Seafood City Henderson)

10405 S. Eastern Ave. Ste. 105, Henderson, NV 89052

(702) 915 - 7972 View on Google

Tip: Ask for turon freshly fried if possible—it’s best enjoyed warm and crispy!

If you’re already planning a visit for pandesal, ensaymada, mamon, or other Filipino pastries, turon is the perfect add-on to your order.

Simple Turon Recipe (Filipino Banana Lumpia)

Ingredients

4–5 ripe saba bananas (or plantains), sliced lengthwise
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sweetened jackfruit (langka), sliced (optional but recommended)
10–12 lumpia wrappers
Oil for frying
Water (to seal wrappers)

Instructions

Prepare the bananas. Slice saba bananas lengthwise into halves or thirds.
Coat in sugar. Lightly roll each banana piece in brown sugar to coat.
Wrap the turon. Lay a lumpia wrapper on a plate.
Add one sugared banana slice and a little jackfruit. Fold the sides and roll tightly. Seal the edge with water.
Fry until crispy. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Place turon seam-side down and fry until golden brown. Add a spoonful of brown sugar to the oil to help caramelize the outside.
Drain & serve. Remove and place on paper towels or a rack. Serve warm for maximum crunch!

Why Filipinos Love TURON

Turon is more than just a snack—it’s a feeling.

It reminds Filipinos of:

After-school merienda
Family gatherings and parties
Street food trips with friends
Bukid (province) afternoons with coffee and snacks

People love turon because it is:

Comforting and familiar
Easy to share
Not too heavy, but still satisfying
A delicious combination of banana, jackfruit, caramel, and crunch

It’s the kind of food that vanishes fast off the serving plate.

At Valerio’s, we honor tradition every day.

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Valerio’s Bakeshop offers Filipino favorites like turon at select locations, subject to availability and season. For the most accurate information, please check with your nearest Valerio’s branch.

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