Halayang Ube
The Filipino dessert staple known as “Purple Yam Jam” (or “Halayang Ube”) is traditionally prepared with shredded purple yam (or “ube”), milk, sugar, and butter. Spreading this delicious, jam-like spread on desserts or pastries like “Ensaymada” and “Puto bumbong” is a common practice.
Halayang Ube has been a Filipino favorite for generations. Its origins can be traced back to the Philippines. The traditional Halayang Ube recipe calls for shredded purple yam to be boiled with milk, sugar, and butter until the ingredients thicken into a paste.
Halayang Ube is a time-consuming dessert to make because it calls for the purple yam to be grated and then cooked with milk, sugar, and butter until it thickens. However, the time and work are well worth the reward of a delectable and original buffet.
Halayang Ube is commonly used as a spread or topping for sweets like “Halo-halo” and “Leche Flan.” It also gives pastries like “Ensaymada” and “Puto bumbong” their distinctive purple color and sweet, nutty flavor when used as a filling. And it’s a common ingredient in frozen desserts like ice cream.
In the Philippines, it is considered a delicacy and is appreciated by people of all ages. It’s a wonderful introduction to the cuisine and culture of the Philippines.
Halayang Ube, or “Purple Yam Jam,” is a Filipino dessert often prepared with grated purple yam, milk, sugar, and butter. Toppings and fillings for pastries like “Ensaymada” and “Puto bumbong” typically include this sweet, jam-like spread. Although time-consuming, the end result is a very special spread that will impress your guests. It’s a terrific chance to sample authentic Filipino cuisine and learn about the country’s heritage while having fun with friends and family of all ages.
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