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Jam Roly-poly | Traditional Dessert From England, United Kingdom | TasteAtlas

Jam roly-poly

(Jack in potteries, Shirt-sleeve pudding, Dead man's srm)

Jam roly-poly is a traditional dessert consisting of a rolled-up suet pudding spread with fruit jam. It can be baked, boiled, or steamed, and it is usually served with custard. The dessert originates from the 19th century, when it was known as Jack in potteries.


Today, it can be found in pubs and supermarkets across the United Kingdom, and it is also regularly served as a dessert in many English schools.