Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam)

Name: Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam)
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: One 16-ounce (454g) pack frozen, grated ube (purple yam), thawed (see note); 5 1/2 ounces granulated sugar (3/4 cup; 155g); One 13.5-ounce (400ml) can coconut milk; 2 ounces (4 tablespoons; 60g) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see note); 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

Cook 50m

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This Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam) recipe is a sweet and creamy Filipino dessert made with grated ube, coconut milk, sugar, and butter. It has a vibrant purple color and a rich, indulgent flavor that is perfect for serving as a spread, filling, or topping for a variety of desserts.

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