Authentic Ube Halaya Recipe (Filipino Purple Yam Jam)
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Authentic Ube Halaya Recipe (Filipino Purple Yam Jam)
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Ube halaya is a beloved Filipino dessert where fresh purple yam is transformed into a luxuriously thick, creamy jam through slow cooking with milk and butter, resulting in a versatile spread or dessert filling that showcases the natural sweetness and striking violet hue of ube, perfect for both everyday enjoyment and special occasions.
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Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs fresh ube purple yam / ube
- 1 12-oz can evaporated milk
- 1 10-oz can condensed milk gatas na malapot
- ½ cup packed brown sugar asukal na pula
- ¼ cup unsalted butter mantikilya
- ½ teaspoon salt asin
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Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of water and bring it to a boil. Cut the fresh ube into 2-inch pieces for even cooking. Place the ube pieces in the boiling water and cook for 30 minutes or until a fork easily pierces through. Drain and let cool for 10 minutes until warm enough to handle.
- Peel the warm ube and mash thoroughly using a potato masher until smooth, making sure to break down any lumps. Set aside.
- Place a large wok or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Pour in the evaporated milk and add the brown sugar. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Add the mashed ube, condensed milk, and salt to the pan. Begin stirring constantly - this is important as the mixture can easily burn. Keep stirring for about 20 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken noticeably.
- Add the butter cubes and continue stirring until fully melted and incorporated. Keep cooking and stirring for another 30 minutes. You'll know it's done when you can draw a line through the middle of the mixture with your spoon and it holds its shape.
- For a firmer texture, continue stirring for another 10 minutes. Remember that the ube halaya will thicken further as it cools. Transfer to clean heat-proof containers and let cool completely before refrigerating.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Let frozen ube halaya thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
Notes
- Q: Can I use purple sweet potato instead of ube? A: No, purple sweet potato (kamote) has a different taste and texture. True ube gives the authentic flavor.
- Q: Why is my ube not purple enough? A: Fresh ube varies in color intensity. For deeper purple, use ube extract, but don't exceed 1 teaspoon.
- Q: Can I reduce the sugar? A: Yes, you can reduce by up to ¼ cup, but it will affect preservation time.
- Q: How do I know it's cooked enough? A: The mixture should leave a clean line when you draw your spoon through it, and should be thick enough to hold its shape.
- Q: Can I use an electric mixer to mash the ube? A: Yes, but be careful not to overmix as it can become gummy.
- Homemade Ube Halaya (Filipino Purple Yam Jam)
- Continuous stirring prevents burning and ensures even cooking
- Keep heat at medium - High heat will burn the bottom
- Test doneness by drawing a line through the mixture - it should hold its shape
- Mash the ube while still warm for easier processing
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness better
- On warm pandesal ("mainit na pandesal")
- With butter on ensaymada
- As filling for hopia
- Plain as dessert ("panghimagas")
- As palaman (spread) for bread
- Component in halo-halo
Lumpy Texture
Solution: Mash ube thoroughly while warm Pass through a fine mesh sieve if needed
- Solution: Mash ube thoroughly while warm
- Pass through a fine mesh sieve if needed
Burning on Bottom
Solution: Lower heat and stir constantly Use a heavy-bottomed pan
- Solution: Lower heat and stir constantly
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan
Too Thick
Solution: Add a splash of evaporated milk Reduce cooking time slightly
- Solution: Add a splash of evaporated milk
- Reduce cooking time slightly
Too Thin
Solution: Continue cooking until desired consistency Remember it thickens as it cools
- Solution: Continue cooking until desired consistency
- Remember it thickens as it cools
- Fresh Ube → Frozen grated ube (add 1 teaspoon ube extract)
- Brown Sugar → White sugar (adjust to taste)
- Evaporated Milk → Fresh milk (reduce quantity by ¼)
- Unsalted Butter → Margarine (adjust salt accordingly)
- Refrigerator: Up to 1 week in airtight container
- Freezer: 3-4 months (place plastic wrap on surface)
- Reheating: Microwave in 15-second intervals
- Room Temperature: Maximum 2 hours
Coconut Ube Halaya
Add ½ cup coconut milk Reduce evaporated milk accordingly
- Add ½ cup coconut milk
- Reduce evaporated milk accordingly
Cheese Ube Halaya
Add ¼ cup grated cheese at the end Use quick-melting cheese for best results
- Add ¼ cup grated cheese at the end
- Use quick-melting cheese for best results
Extra Firm Ube
Cook 10-15 minutes longer Reduce liquid slightly
- Cook 10-15 minutes longer
- Reduce liquid slightly
Nutrition Information
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Calories
138kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
60mg
(3%)
Potassium
17mg
(0%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
474IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.02mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 474IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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