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Ube Halaya
Purple yam jam - vibrant, sweet, and quintessentially Filipino.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 5 mins🍽️ 12
🥄 Ingredients
- 1 kg ube (purple yam), boiled and mashed
- 1 can (370ml) evaporated milk
- 1 can (390g) condensed milk
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ube extract (optional, for color)
- Latik (coconut curds) for topping
📝 Instructions
- 1
Boil ube until very soft, peel and mash thoroughly (or use food processor).
- 2
In large pan, combine mashed ube with all milks.
- 3
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- 4
Add butter and sugar, continue stirring.
- 5
Add ube extract if using.
- 6
Cook until very thick and pulling away from sides (30-40 mins).
- 7
Pour into greased mold, smooth top.
- 8
Cool, then refrigerate to set.
- 9
Top with latik before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓The longer you cook, the thicker and better the texture
- ✓Arm workout required - constant stirring is non-negotiable!
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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