Ube halaya

INGREDIENTS:

-2 lb ube (purple yam) (you can also buy powdered ube from Asian stores)

-250 g sugar

-1 cup sugar (or as desired)

-1 can condensed milk

-2 cups coconut milk

-butter

DIRECTIONS:

-Boil yam until tender and cut into cubes, then grind in a food processor with sugar and coconut milk (if you have the powdered variety, mix ingredients). Transfer to a sauce pan, add the condensed milk (if starting from fresh) and cook over a low fire, stirring continuously. Continue stirring until the mixture turns into a thick paste and separates from the pan. Transfer to a shallow platter or pan and allow to cool. Serve.