Ube syrup is a sweet condiment typically made from ube, a purple yam popular in Filipino cuisine. It's often used in desserts to add a unique, vibrant color and sweet, nutty flavor.

How is ube syrup made?

Ube syrup is typically made by boiling and mashing ube, then adding sugar and water to create a sweet, thick syrup.

What does ube syrup taste like?

Ube syrup has a lightly sweet, naturally nutty flavor with hints of vanilla. It’s loved for its unique taste and vibrant purple color.

Are ube and purple yam the same?

Yes, ube is simply the Filipino term for purple yam.

What can I use ube syrup for?

Ube syrup can be used in a variety of dessert recipes such as ice creams, cakes, pancakes, shakes, and much more. It's particularly popular in Filipino desserts.

Is ube syrup healthy?

Ube syrup generally contains sugar and thus should be used in moderation. However, ube itself contains vitamins and fiber.

What is the shelf life of ube syrup?

Unopened ube syrup can last for about two years. Once opened, it should be consumed within three to four months.

How should I store ube syrup?

Ube syrup should be stored in a cool, dark place before opening. After opening, it should be refrigerated.

Can I make ube syrup at home?

Yes, you can make ube syrup at home using ube or purple yam, sugar, and water.

Can I substitute ube syrup with something else?

There aren't many direct substitutes for ube syrup because of its unique flavor and color. However, you may use sweet potato syrup or vanilla extract for a different flavor.

Is ube syrup gluten free?

Typically, yes. Ube syrup is often made from ube (purple yam), sugar and water, all of which are gluten-free ingredients. However, feel free to check labels to ensure no gluten-containing ingredients are included.

Yes, traditional ube syrup does not contain any animal products and is therefore considered vegan.

Does ube syrup contain artificial colors?

Authentic ube syrup gets its vibrant color naturally from the purple yam. However, some commercial brands may add artificial color. It's best to check the label.

Is ube syrup the same as grape syrup?

No. While both are purple, ube syrup is made from purple yam and has a different flavor profile from grape syrup.

Can I use ube syrup in cocktails?

Yes. Ube syrup can be used to add flavor and color to a variety of cocktails.

Where can I buy ube syrup?

You can buy it at Weee! Asian Market via www.sayweee.com.

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Where to buy ube syrup near me?

Name: Ninong's Dessert Lab Ube Cookie Butter 8 oz
Brand: Ninong's Dessert Lab
SKU: 9649
Price: 6.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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#1

Purzo Brown Sugar Syrup 350 g

Its rich caramel‑sweet profile pairs well with Ube syrup, enhancing Filipino desserts like halo‑halo, ube milk tea, and pandan‑ube cakes. Use it as a drizzle or mix‑in for smooth, glossy finish that deepens the purple‑yam flavor while adding silky texture.

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Taiwanese brown sugar molasses is perfect for making brown sugar pearl milk tea! It's so delicious!
DaisyC
Brown sugar pearls are always out of stock, but adding this makes it taste even better. Next time I want to add tapioca starch on ice.
weee.15091653
this stuff is great on practically everything. I even use it for ice coffee and milk teas.
acladyann
perfect flavor! amazing for making home meade boba tea!
Rica
Three simple homemade warm desserts bought from Weee
煮婦
This is my first purchase. I want to make desserts with it. I hope my kids will like it.
weee.14202112
I had it with vanilla ice cream, kinako (roasted soybean flour) and red bean paste. It was absolutely delicious.
Sunflower
The first time I bought blackstrap molasses, I was not disappointed. It was not very sweet but it tasted good.
weee.10095880
This is my first purchase! I tried it with vanilla ice cream and kinako, and it was a little sweeter than the brown sugar syrup I bought in Japan. Now I drink it with milk (or plant-based milk) (^^)
MomE
The flavor of brown sugar can be felt in this delicious brown syrup. However, there is no way to store it after opening, so I'm not sure whether to store it at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
aonigirii

#2

Ninong's Dessert Lab Ube Cookie Butter 8 oz

Rich Ube butter captures the sweet, earthy taste of purple yam, perfect as a spread or swirl in Halo‑halo, Ube cake, smoothies, and pancakes. Its creamy texture lets you add authentic Ube syrup flavor without extra mixing.

$6.99

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Sarap can’t wait to used it at ube pancake!
neldang
Wow super sarap … will order again!
I love to eat
I want to try this ube spread with my pandesal I bet this is good
osang_28
First time buying this . Hope it’s good .. can’t wait to try it
weee.14190244
First time trying this Ube cookie butter. I add them to our vanilla bean ice cream. Taste like Ube ice cream cookie butter. My daughter likes it.
Emerald Green
This ube butter taste good my family like it but i gave 2 because the price is way expensive for a small jar like this and expiration is soon i got this end of march or early april and july is the expiration, not worth buying
mi_amor0323
2nd purchase for this, so good with hot pandesal
sandy_gatmaitan73
Wow this was actually delicious! I would love more ube taste, but it’s great on bread, cookies and I even added it to my Turon! As you can see, the jar is almost empty and will need to buy this again!
1slpaway

Popular recipes

Ube Rice Pudding

This comforting dessert is creamy, very simple to make by just combining the ingredients in a rice cooker and waiting for it to do its magic. The savoriness of the rice is balanced by the sweetness of ube-syrup, while coconut milk adds a layer of richness. You will need: rice, ube-syrup, coconut milk, and sugar.

Instant Pot Ube Sticky Rice

This Instant Pot Ube Sticky Rice is foolproof and hassle-free with intense ube flavor. Using an Instant pot makes this Asian dessert quick and easy. All you need are the following: glutinous rice, ube-syrup, coconut cream, and sugar.

Stir-fried Ube Noodles

This recipe brings together the flavors of Asia in a stir fry pan. The chewy noodles coalesce beautifully with the ube-syrup, getting a beautiful purple color. To recreate it you need: noodles, ube-syrup, soy sauce, and veggies of your choice.

Ube Pancakes

These pancakes have a beautiful purple hue thanks to the ube-syrup providing not just color but a unique sweet taste too. Making them is as easy as 1,2,3, you only need: pancake mix, ube-syrup, eggs, and milk.

Ube Ice cream

This homemade no-churn ube ice-cream has a deep earthy taste from the ube-syrup, the cream gives it an indulgent creaminess. No ice cream machine required. You will need: ube-syrup, cream, condensed milk, and salt.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ube syrup?
Ube syrup is a sweet condiment typically made from ube, a purple yam popular in Filipino cuisine. It's often used in desserts to add a unique, vibrant color and sweet, nutty flavor.
What does ube syrup taste like?
Ube syrup has a lightly sweet, naturally nutty flavor with hints of vanilla. It’s loved for its unique taste and vibrant purple color.
What can I use ube syrup for?
Ube syrup can be used in a variety of dessert recipes such as ice creams, cakes, pancakes, shakes, and much more. It's particularly popular in Filipino desserts.
What is the shelf life of ube syrup?
Unopened ube syrup can last for about two years. Once opened, it should be consumed within three to four months.
Can I make ube syrup at home?
Yes, you can make ube syrup at home using ube or purple yam, sugar, and water.
Is ube syrup gluten free?
Typically, yes. Ube syrup is often made from ube (purple yam), sugar and water, all of which are gluten-free ingredients. However, feel free to check labels to ensure no gluten-containing ingredients are included.
Does ube syrup contain artificial colors?
Authentic ube syrup gets its vibrant color naturally from the purple yam. However, some commercial brands may add artificial color. It's best to check the label.
Can I use ube syrup in cocktails?
Yes. Ube syrup can be used to add flavor and color to a variety of cocktails.

How is ube syrup made?
Ube syrup is typically made by boiling and mashing ube, then adding sugar and water to create a sweet, thick syrup.
Are ube and purple yam the same?
Yes, ube is simply the Filipino term for purple yam.
Is ube syrup healthy?
Ube syrup generally contains sugar and thus should be used in moderation. However, ube itself contains vitamins and fiber.
How should I store ube syrup?
Ube syrup should be stored in a cool, dark place before opening. After opening, it should be refrigerated.
Can I substitute ube syrup with something else?
There aren't many direct substitutes for ube syrup because of its unique flavor and color. However, you may use sweet potato syrup or vanilla extract for a different flavor.
Is ube syrup vegan?
Yes, traditional ube syrup does not contain any animal products and is therefore considered vegan.
Is ube syrup the same as grape syrup?
No. While both are purple, ube syrup is made from purple yam and has a different flavor profile from grape syrup.
Where can I buy ube syrup?
You can buy it at Weee! Asian Market via www.sayweee.com.

Taiwanese brown sugar molasses is perfect for making brown sugar pearl milk tea! It's so delicious!
DaisyC
Brown sugar pearls are always out of stock, but adding this makes it taste even better. Next time I want to add tapioca starch on ice.
weee.15091653
this stuff is great on practically everything. I even use it for ice coffee and milk teas.
acladyann
perfect flavor! amazing for making home meade boba tea!
Rica
Three simple homemade warm desserts bought from Weee
煮婦
This is my first purchase. I want to make desserts with it. I hope my kids will like it.
weee.14202112
I had it with vanilla ice cream, kinako (roasted soybean flour) and red bean paste. It was absolutely delicious.
Sunflower
The first time I bought blackstrap molasses, I was not disappointed. It was not very sweet but it tasted good.
weee.10095880
This is my first purchase! I tried it with vanilla ice cream and kinako, and it was a little sweeter than the brown sugar syrup I bought in Japan. Now I drink it with milk (or plant-based milk) (^^)
MomE
The flavor of brown sugar can be felt in this delicious brown syrup. However, there is no way to store it after opening, so I'm not sure whether to store it at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
aonigirii
Sarap can’t wait to used it at ube pancake!
neldang
Wow super sarap … will order again!
I love to eat
I want to try this ube spread with my pandesal I bet this is good
osang_28
First time buying this . Hope it’s good .. can’t wait to try it
weee.14190244
First time trying this Ube cookie butter. I add them to our vanilla bean ice cream. Taste like Ube ice cream cookie butter. My daughter likes it.
Emerald Green
This ube butter taste good my family like it but i gave 2 because the price is way expensive for a small jar like this and expiration is soon i got this end of march or early april and july is the expiration, not worth buying
mi_amor0323
2nd purchase for this, so good with hot pandesal
sandy_gatmaitan73
Wow this was actually delicious! I would love more ube taste, but it’s great on bread, cookies and I even added it to my Turon! As you can see, the jar is almost empty and will need to buy this again!
1slpaway

Asian American store with free delivery available*

Where to buy ube syrup near me?

Top 2 products for Ube Syrup