Easy Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Jam) Recipe

Halayang Ube, or Ube Halaya, is a popular Filipino dessert made from purple yam, known as “ube” in Tagalog. It is a sweet and creamy purple-hued dessert with a smooth and velvety texture. To make Halayang Ube, the ube is first boiled or steamed, then mashed or grated to create a paste. The ube paste is then cooked with coconut milk and/or evaporated milk, condensed milk, sugar, and butter until it thickens and forms a rich and luscious dessert. Halayang Ube is commonly enjoyed on its own, as a filling for pastries like Ube Hopia or Ube Pandesal, or as a topping for ice cream or halo-halo, a popular Filipino dessert. This delightful purple yam dessert is a favorite during special occasions and celebrations in the Philippines, and its vibrant color and unique flavor make it a beloved treat for many.

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Easy Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Jam) Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: DessertCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy

Halayang Ube, or Ube Halaya, is a popular Filipino dessert made from purple yam, known as “ube” in Tagalog.

Ingredients

• 1 kilo ube yam root

• 1 can (14 ounces) of evaporated milk

• 2 cans (12 ounces) of condensed milk

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine

• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla (optional)

Directions

• In a pot, boil the unpeeled ube yam in water and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Peel and finely grate the ube yam.
• Heat a big wok on medium heat.
• Melt butter or margarine, and add the condensed milk and vanilla flavoring. Mix well.
• Add the grated ube yam.
• Adjust the heat to low
• Mix the ingredients for about 30 minutes or until sticky and a bit dry (but still moist).
• Add the evaporated milk and continue to mix for another 15 minutes.
• Let cool and place on a large platter.
• Refrigerate before serving the halayang ube.

Notes

• Before serving, you may spread additional butter or margarine on top of the jam.
• For the sweet tooth, sprinkle a little sugar on top of the jam after placing it on the large platter.
• Instead of manually grating the ube, you may cut it into cubes and use a blender to powderize the ube.

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