What Is Jam Roly Poly?

Jam Roly Poly is a traditional English pudding that’s been around since the 19th century. It is a sweet, steamed suet pastry, rolled up with jam inside, usually served with custard.

It's a comforting, easy-to-make dessert, which is perfect for feeding a crowd and is sure to bring back fond memories. It’s also known as Dead Man’s Arm, or Roly Poly Pudding.

Ingredients for Jam Roly Poly

For the Jam Roly Poly, you will need the following ingredients:

Self-raising flour – 100g
Salt – a pinch
Suet – 100g
Cold water – about 4 tablespoons
Jam – about 6 tablespoons
Butter – for greasing the pudding basin

Instructions on How to Make Jam Roly Poly

To make Jam Roly Poly, follow the steps below:

Mix the flour, salt and suet together in a bowl. Add the cold water and mix to form a soft dough.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to form a rectangle about 8-10 inches wide and 10-12 inches long.
Spread the jam evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Starting from one of the long sides, roll up the dough like a Swiss roll. Pinch the edges to seal.
Place the roll in a lightly greased pudding basin, cover with a lid or greased cling film, and steam for 1 1/2 hours.
Serve hot with custard or cream.

Nutrition Information for Jam Roly Poly

One serving of Jam Roly Poly contains approximately the following nutrition values:

Calories – 285 calories
Total Fat – 11.3g
Saturated Fat – 5.4g
Cholesterol – 10mg
Sodium – 217mg
Total Carbohydrate – 40.2g
Dietary Fiber – 0.9g
Sugar – 17.3g
Protein – 4.3g

Jam Roly Poly is a delicious comfort food that can be enjoyed as a dessert or a snack. It is easy to make and everyone will enjoy it. It is also a great way to use up any leftover jam you may have. Serve warm with custard or cream and enjoy!