Creamy Ube Halaya Recipe (Ube Jam)

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1. 1Step 1: In a blender, add 2 pounds ube, 13.5 ounces can coconut milk, and 12 ounces evaporated milk. Blend until smooth, then add to a large saucepan. Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to the pan and use an immersion blender.
2. 2Step 2: To the pan, add 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, ¼ cup unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon ube extract, and ½ teaspoon table salt.
3. 3Step 3: Turn the heat to medium low. Stir with your wooden spatula often, making sure to scrape the bottom and sides of your pan because the halaya can easily burn. After a few minutes, the mixture should start to thicken. Continue cooking for 30-40 minutes until thickened to your liking. At a minimum, you should be able to drag your spatula across the bottom of the pan and leave a clear trail. However, you can keep cooking the halaya until even thicker.
4. 4Step 4: Add ½-1 cup brown sugar, adjusting to taste.
5. 5Step 5: Remove from heat and transfer to a large heat-safe bowl. Let cool completely before storing.