Ube Halaya
A quick and easy version of traditional Ube Halaya, made with frozen ube to save time and hassle, while still delivering the delightful taste and vibrant color.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen ube (about 16 ounces, thawed, chopped up kinda small)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (the regular size, not the jumbo)
- 1 can coconut milk (go for creamy, not watery)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter Add more if desired
- 1/2 cup sugar Adjust to taste
- 1 dash salt
Instructions
Cooking the Ube Halaya
- Grab a big nonstick pan or pot and melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the chopped frozen ube.
- Dump in the coconut milk and stir well.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt, mixing all ingredients.
- Continue stirring for about 20 minutes, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Once it looks sticky and jammy like thick pudding, turn off the heat.
Notes
Store leftovers in a clean food container with plastic wrap pressed on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. It lasts up to a week in the fridge but is best consumed within three days. For freezing, use silicone molds for single-serve portions and microwave or leave them out to soften before serving.