In fact, the use of ube goes back so far in Asian history that the exact date that ... first made contact with ube in the 1890s during the country's occupation of the Philippines.

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 ...