Pastillas de Ube

Pastillas de Ube

Chewy Yam Candy

Bite-sized sweet chewy purple yam flavored candy, made from milk, purple yam and sugar. A perfect gift and dessert for parties and picnics

Ingredients

• 2 Packs grated purple yam
• 2 Cans condensed milk
• 1 Cup white sugar
• Colored wrapper
• Bond paper

Directions :

• In a large non-stick pan, place grated purple yam .
• Pour condensed milk, mix well until incorporated.
• Cook over a moderate fire, stir constantly to avoid burning.
• Keep on mixing the ingredients until sticky and smooth.
• Take the pastillas off the heat and transfer  to a shallow pan or working table.
• Using a pastry kneader, flatten the mixture and set aside for 10 minutes.
• Cut the mixture into small pieces or desired thickness.
• Roll lightly in sugar until evenly coated and shake off excess sugar.
• Wrap in prepared wrapper and secured by twist and tucking both ends.

Measurements :

• Cut pastillas 1cm x 4cm into a rectangular shape.
• Cut the bond paper into rectangle 6cm x 7cm.
• Colored paper wrapper into 12cm x 13cm and trim the edges.

Cooking Tips :

1. Used powdered ube for easy and convenient cooking.
2. Always used non-stick pan to avoid burning and sticking.
3. Store in an airtight container  at room temperature.

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