Purple Yam Jam

Purple Yam Jam

This is a Filipino recipe. It’s called halayang ube in the Philippines. It’s a sweet treat made from purple yam which is commonly found in the country. You can eat this with bread or by itself.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound purple yam root, unpeeled
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 (10 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

Directions

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.

Recipe Tip

Use 1 package of frozen grated purple yam instead of the fresh yam if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262
Calories
11g
Fat
37g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat7g 34%
Cholesterol34mg 11%
Sodium116mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate37g 14%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars22g
Protein5g
Vitamin C11mg 56%
Calcium172mg 13%
Iron0mg 2%
Potassium666mg 14%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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