How to Make Ube Jam

Ingredients

• as needed pieces Purple Yam (Ube) (peeled and cut into small cubes)
• as needed tablespoons Butter (unsalted, melted)
• as needed tablespoons Granulated Sugar (regular white sugar)
• a pinch pinch Salt (enhances flavor)
• as needed teaspoons Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla extract)
• 2 cups Water (for boiling the ube)

Instructions

1. Peel and Cube Ube

   Peel the purple yam and cut it into small cubes. If the ube stains your hands, wear gloves.

   Time: PT5M

2. Boil Ube

   Transfer the cubed ube to a saucepan, add 2 cups of water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for about 15 minutes until the water evaporates and the ube is very soft.

   Time: PT15M

3. Mash the Ube

   When the ube is mushy, turn off the heat and mash it with a potato masher until smooth.

   Time: PT3M

4. Melt Butter

   Using the same pan, set the heat to low and add the butter. Let it melt gently without browning.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Sugar and Salt

   Stir in the sugar and a pinch of salt, mixing until fully dissolved.

   Time: PT2M

6. Incorporate Vanilla

   Add the vanilla extract and mix until evenly combined.

   Time: PT1M

7. Combine Mashed Ube

   Add the mashed ube to the butter‑sugar mixture and stir continuously for about 5 minutes until the jam thickens.

   Time: PT5M

8. Cool and Store

   Remove the pan from heat and let the jam cool completely before transferring it to a clean jar.

   Time: PT30M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

2 g