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Ube (Purple Yam) Candies

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Traditionally made with ube (Filipino sweet potato), this recipe will work with any purple or orange sweet potato or yam.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 60

Ingredients

12 ounces purple- or orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
7 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup nonfat instant dry milk
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
Pinch of kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar, plus more

Special Equipment

A potato ricer or food mill

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Roast sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet until tender, 40–50 minutes. Let cool. Halve lengthwise and scoop flesh from skins; discard skins. Press flesh through ricer into a bowl (you should have 1 packed cup).

    Step 2

    Cook sweet potato and condensed milk in a medium nonstick saucepan or skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until thickened and jammy, 6–8 minutes. Stir in powdered milk, lime zest, salt, and 2 Tbsp. sugar. Cook, stirring often, until slightly shiny, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto surface. Let cool.

    Step 3

    Turn out ube mixture onto a work surface and roll into 1/2"-thick logs. Sprinkle sugar over surface; roll logs in sugar until generously coated. Cut into 1 1/2" pieces.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 4

    Candies can be made 2 weeks ahead. Wrap tightly and chill.

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