Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Jam)

Ingredients:

    1 kilo ube yam root
    1 can (14 ounces) evaporated milk
    2 cans (12 ounces) condensed milk
    1/2 cup butter or margarine
    1/2 teaspoon of vanilla (optional)

Directions:

1. On a pot, boil the unpeeled ube yam in water and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.
2. Peel and finely grate the ube yam.
3. Heat a big wok in medium heat.
4. Melt butter or margarine, add the condensed milk and vanilla flavoring. Mix well.
5. Add the 1 kilo grated ube yam,
6. Adjust the heat to low
7. Keep on mixing the ingredients for about 30 minutes or until sticky and a bit dry (but still moist).
8. Add the evaporated milk and continue to mix for another 15 minutes.
9. Let cool and place on a large platter.
10. Refrigerate before serving the halayang ube.