Purple Yam Jam

This Filipino jam recipe, known as halayang ube, is a sweet treat made from purple yams, which are commonly found in the Philippines.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 pound purple yam root, unpeeled
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook yam in the boiling water until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled. Peel and thinly grate the flesh.

Step 2

Melt butter in a wok over medium heat. Stir in condensed milk and vanilla extract. Add grated purple yam. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is sticky but not dry, about 30 minutes. Pour in evaporated milk; cook and stir for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Transfer yam mixture to a container and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Chill before serving.