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Ube halaya jam in a jar and spread in a toasted bread.

Ube Halaya Jam Recipe

Jomelyn Mauermann
Ube Halaya Jam is a well-known Filipino jam that’s made with ube (purple yam). It’s a creamy, sweet, and delicious dessert and filling. If you want to make ube flavored bread, desserts, and pasties, then you need to make this easy purple jam recipe that is so versatile.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Asian, Filipino
Servings 12 servings
Calories 66 kcal

Equipment

1 Large Skillet
1 mason jar, 32 ounces

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 pound frozen purple yam
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream
  • 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar (more if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon ube extract

Instructions
 

  • In low-medium heat, melt your butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven.
  • Add coconut milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and sugar. Mix everything until everything is well combined. Simmer on low-medium heat to prevent a quick boil. The Ube can easily burn. If using fresh ube, check the recipe notes below.
  • Once it slightly thickens, add the ube extract to add aroma, flavors, and a deep purple color. If you want a deep purple hue, add a few more drops. Stir occasionally to prevent the bottom of the pan from burning.
  • Stir every 10-15 minutes until it is thick consistency. Turn off the heat. It will continue to thicken until it cools down. Transfer to a mason jar once it cooled down.

Notes

Recipe Notes:

  • Preparing fresh purple yam:
1. Peel and chop the ube into small, uniform pieces before boiling. It will make the cooking faster and the mashing easier and more efficient.
2. Boil the chopped ube until they are fork-tender.
3. Mash the cooked ube until smooth and lump-free. You can use a potato masher or food processor for this step.
  • For leftover ube halaya, transfer to a mason jar after cooling. It will last in the fridge for up to 1 month when stored properly. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 12servingsCalories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.05gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 2mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 117IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
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