Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam) Recipe
Homemade version of the delicious jam made from the ube crop
Servings: 6
Calories: 757kcal
Equipment
- Cooking Pot
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lbs) grated purple yam (ube)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 can coconut milk
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract, optional
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (Eden or Ques-o), topping
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed cooking pot set to medium heat, add in the grated purple yam, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk, butter, and sugar. Mix until well-blended.
- Bring to a boil and wait until the ingredients are melted or dissolved.
- Add-in the vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is well-incorporated.
- Let it simmer while stirring every now and then for 30 to 50 minutes or until the consistency of the mixture is soft and sticky.
- Add-in the cheese and stir. Cook for another 15 minutes or until the mixture is thick and sticky enough.
- Transfer to a lightly greased container and let it cool.
- Top with grated cheddar cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam) Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 757
Calories from Fat 403
% Daily Value*
Fat 44.8g69%
Saturated Fat 30.7g192%
Cholesterol 106mg35%
Sodium 362mg16%
Potassium 905mg26%
Carbohydrates 81.9g27%
Fiber 2.6g11%
Sugar 69g77%
Protein 12.4g25%
Calcium 393mg39%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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