🇵🇭 Filipino Cuisine

Ube Halaya

Purple Yam Jam

Prep Time 1 hour 30 min
Servings 8
Difficulty Medium
Calories 282 kcal

A vibrant, jewel-purple dessert made from mashed ube (purple yam) slow-cooked with coconut milk, condensed milk, and butter until thick and spreadable — the soul of Filipino dessert.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil whole ube until fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Peel and mash until smooth.
  2. 2 In a heavy pot over low heat, combine mashed ube, coconut milk, condensed milk, butter, and sugar.
  3. 3 Stir continuously with a wooden spoon for 25-30 minutes. The mixture will thicken and pull away from the sides.
  4. 4 Add vanilla extract and continue stirring until the halaya is very thick and glossy.
  5. 5 Transfer to a greased mold or serving dish. Smooth the top and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
  6. 6 Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Serve chilled, sliced or scooped.

Did You Know?

Ube has become a global sensation, appearing in ice cream, donuts, and lattes worldwide — but Filipinos have been cooking with this purple yam for centuries before it became a Western trend.