Make Traditional Ube Jam For All Your Favorite Ube Recipes (Homemade Ube Halaya)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Fresh Ube (purple yam) (peeled and chopped after steaming)
• 1 cup Evaporated Milk (full‑fat, canned)
• 1 cup Condensed Milk (sweetened, canned)
• 1 cup Full‑Fat Coconut Milk (shake can before opening)
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (adjust for sweetness)
• 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces)
• 1/4 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. Steam the Ube

   Place the whole ube (with skins) in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam for about 20‑25 minutes, until a fork slides in easily and the interior is soft.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 100°C

2. Peel and Chop

   Remove the ube from the steamer, let cool just enough to handle, peel off the skins, and chop the flesh into roughly 1‑inch cubes.

   Time: PT5M

3. Measure Liquids and Sugar

   While the ube cools, measure evaporated milk, condensed milk, coconut milk, and granulated sugar into separate containers.

   Time: PT5M

4. Blend to a Velvety Puree

   Add the chopped ube, evaporated milk, condensed milk, coconut milk, and sugar to the stick blender. Puree until completely smooth and velvety, with no lumps.

   Time: PT5M

5. Simmer the Jam

   Transfer the puree to a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and let it cook for 45 minutes, stirring every 2‑3 minutes with a wooden spoon. Keep the lid partially on to prevent splattering.

   Time: PT45M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Finish with Butter, Salt, Vanilla, and Lemon

   When the jam has thickened (it should coat the back of a spoon), remove from heat and stir in butter, salt, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT5M

7. Jar the Jam

   While the jam is still hot, ladle it into a sterilized jar, seal tightly, and let cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

   Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

80

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

1 g