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Maria Clara Ube Halaya, 32 oz Jar
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Our Verdict
Maria Clara's big jar is a solid, ready-to-use halaya for anyone who goes through ube quickly, and its smooth, spoonable texture makes it especially handy for stirring into yogurt or spreading on toast. It isn't the cheapest big jar we've found, so if price is the deciding factor, Maynila's 32 oz is the better buy. If Maria Clara is what your grocer has in stock, it's a good pick.
What We Liked
- The big 32 oz jar is enough for weeks of toast, pancakes, and yogurt bowls, plus a batch of ube bars or crinkles
- Ready to use straight from the jar, so it whips easily into yogurt or cream cheese for a fast ube topping
- Sold in stock at Filipino online grocer Sukli, which ships across the US
- Works in both traditional uses (halo-halo, ube ice cream) and modern brunch dishes
Drawbacks
- At about $21 a jar, it costs more per ounce than Maynila's 32 oz halaya, especially when Maynila is on sale
- The retailer listing doesn't include an ingredient list or shelf life, so check the label if you avoid added colors or preservatives
- A big jar is a commitment; once it's open, portion and freeze what you won't use within a couple of weeks
Key Features
- 32 oz jar of ready-to-eat ube halaya (sweet purple yam jam)
- Filipino-style purple yam preserve
- Use in halo-halo, ube ice cream, cakes, pastries, and spreads
- Available from US-based Filipino online grocer Sukli