Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
86 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam)
Description
To prepare Ube Halaya, grated fresh or frozen purple yam is cooked over medium heat with full-fat coconut milk and granulated sugar, stirring continuously to avoid lumps and ensure even cooking. Over 20 to 25 minutes, the mixture thickens into a creamy jam-like consistency. Vanilla extract is stirred in near the end to enhance aroma and flavor.
The resulting jam is smooth, rich, and vividly purple with natural sweetness from the sugar balanced by coconut milk’s richness. It can be transferred to a sterilized jar for cooling and storage in the refrigerator where it keeps for up to one week. Ube Halaya is enjoyed on its own, used as filling or topping in desserts, and appreciated for its unique color and velvety texture.
Ingredients
- 300 g ube fresh or frozen, grated, purple yam
- 100 g coconut milk canned, full fat
- 36 g granulated cane sugar
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the grated ube, coconut milk and granulated sugar.
- Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture is smooth.
- Reduce to medium-low heat and continuously stir until thickened and creamy.
- It will take about 20-25 minutes, depending on your stove's heat.
- Near the end of the cooking time, stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once thickened, transfer to a clean, sterilized glass jar and let cool.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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