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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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Recipe for Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Jam):
Easy Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Jam) Recipe
Course: DessertCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: EasyHalayang 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.
Nutrition Facts
10 servings per container
Serving Size100g
Calories150
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
6g
10%
- Saturated Fat 4g 20%
- Cholesterol 15mg 5%
- Sodium 40mg 2%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate
22g
8%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 2g 4%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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