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Ube Halaya (Gluten-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Ube Halaya (Gluten-Free)

A rich and vibrant Filipino purple yam jam made gluten-free, perfect as a snack or dessert. This version uses tapioca starch for thickening.

50m6 servings
Contains dairyWHEAT-free
250 cal|2g protein|45g carbs|8g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Ube (Purple Yam), mashed
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut Milk
  • 1/2 can (14 oz) Condensed Milk
  • 2 tbsp Tapioca Starch
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a saucepan, combine mashed ube, coconut milk, and condensed milk.
  2. 2Dissolve tapioca starch in a tablespoon of water and add to the saucepan.
  3. 3Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking, until the mixture thickens.
  4. 4Add butter and vanilla extract. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  5. 5Transfer to a greased dish and let it cool. Serve chilled.

Substitutions

wheat flour → (avoids Gluten)

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