It is also valued worldwide for its use as a healthy food and the striking violet color it adds to foods such as desserts.

Make no mistake, ube and taro are not the same. Ube and taro are root vegetables that are commonly used in Filipino cuisine, and each needs to be cooked before they are safe to consume.

In a medium nonstick saucepan or skillet over medium heat, cook ube halaya with condensed milk until thickened and jammy, 6-8 minutes. Add powdered milk, lime zest, salt and sugar. Continue ...