Homemade Ube Halaya Jam
Ube halaya jam is a labor of love! It is a Filipino treat that is sure to please.
Ingredients
- 1 package Frozen grated ube (16 ounces) thawed
- 1 can Coconut milk (13.5 ounces) room temperature
- 1 can Evaporated milk (13.5 ounces) room temperature
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk (13.5 ounces) room temperature
- 1/2 cup Butter (8 Tablespoons) room temperature
- 1/2 cup Sugar (optional)
- 2-3 drops Ube Extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a wide, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat, mix together the grated ube, coconut milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and sugar (if using).
- Bring to a boil while constantly stirring with a whisk or spoon to ensure sugar and butter are melted.
- Optional- If using ube extract, place 2-3 drops and stir until mixed evenly.
- Lower heat, and continually stir or whisk for 30-45 minutes. Keep stirring to ensure the mixture doesn't burn to the bottom of the pot.
- Ube jam is done when mixture is thick enough to stick to spoon or whisk and doesn't drop off easily when held above pot.