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Ube jam or ube halaya is a Filipino dessert that is used in so many ways, ube is really versatile when it comes to dessert. Ube can be spread to your toast, add filling to your sweet bread like Ensaymada recipe , filling for Buchi or eat on its own or with cheese topping or with latik (fried coconut cream). Ube or purple yam is one of my favorite desserts you will be encountering more of ube in my coming recipes. I can only get my hands-on fresh yam during the dry season when markets are on. If I cannot get the fresh yam I normally buy frozen at our nearest Asian store. The dehydrated ube is the best alternative too. Purple yam or Ube is loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants here are 7 benefits of Purple Yam or Ube . Ube is available to the following: Fresh ube - wash the ube get rid of dirt from the skin and steam for 30-45 minutes until soft. Let cool before peeling the skin, then mashed or grate the ube set aside. Frozen ube are available to your nearest Asian shop defro...

I have been wanting to share this yummy recipe called Ube Ensaymada or purple yam, it is one of my best and most special recipes. This Ensaymada is very soft, fluffy and it almost melts into your mouth. A very delightful sweet bread, you will enjoy this recipe, a perfect match to your hot chocolate, tea or coffee. To make your own Ube jam filling link to my recipe Ube jam or Ube halaya If you don't have time to make the Ube jam, this can be purchased at your local Asian supermarket. You can add any other variety of filling for your ensaymada can be sweet or savoury. Ham and cheese, nutella, sweet mung beans paste, shredded coconut, yema custard (made of condensed milk with egg yolk). Sometimes I just like to add lemon zest or orange for flavour. Purple yam is one of my favourite ingredients in desserts you can add it to any dessert, in cakes, cookies, bread, filling and any sweets. This bread is very popular in the Philippines available in every bakery and supermarket. This i...