Ube Polvoron Recipe
Filipino desserts are tasty and full of tradition. One of the best is Ube Polvoron Recipe. It is a sweet, crumbly candy made with ube.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Polvoron mold
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Airtight container
- Wrapping paper (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup ube halaya
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ube extract
- 1/4 cup crushed toasted nuts optional
Instructions
- Heat a pan on low heat. Toast the flour until golden.
- Stir all the time so it does not burn. Let it cool.
- In a bowl, mix flour, powdered milk, sugar, and salt.
- Add melted butter, ube halaya, and ube extract. Mix well.
- Stir until the mix becomes soft dough.
- If using, add crushed toasted nuts.
- Scoop with a polvoron mold. Press firmly.
- Release and place on a tray with parchment paper.
- Do this until all the mix is used.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Wrap each piece in paper if you like.
- Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Notes
- Toast flour well for a nutty taste.
- Use good ube halaya for the best flavor.
- Add more butter for a soft texture.
- Chill before eating for a firm bite.
- Wrap one by one for gifts.