This minatamis na bao aka Filipino coconut jam, is the most delicious jam ever! Sweet and rich with yummy coconut, this is the best one to spread on your toast, and you can feel that your entire day is going to be as amazing as this jam.
About minatamis na bao
The best part of this tasty jam is that you can make it with just a couple of ingredients. You can make this Filipino jam with 2-4 ingredients namely coconut cream, Muscovado sugar, salt, and pandan leaves. A flavorful version of the jam can be made with just coconut cream and Muscovado sugar.
Now, this minatamis na bao is different from the kaya jam from Malaysia, as the latter has eggs in it. The filipino version is completely vegan and hence suitable for all people even if they have diet restrictions.
This is a small batch coocnut jam and hence you can make it and use it the next couple of days for breakfast with toast. You can also serve with dosa or idli. Alternatively, spread it on any flatbread for a quick on the go meal.
Ingredients
To make this simple and easy small batch Filipino coocnut jam, you will need the following ingredients:
Coconut cream - This recipe is an easy version using coconut cream. You can use fresh thick coconut milk (the first milk expressed from coconut) to make the jam. However, when you have a time crunch and want a delicious coconut spread, this version using canned coconut cream works like a breeze with no compromise in taste.
Muscavado Sugar - If you are wondering what is Muscovado sugar, it is kind of partially refined sugar with high molasses content and hence a richer depth in flavor and color. It has a complex flavor with pronounced caramel and toffee notes. The color of the sugar is based on the quantity of molasses in it. It is not the same as brown sugar (molasses is added back to the refines sugar to make brown sugar).
Salt - gives flavor
Serving Suggestions
Let me tell you. This is great not only with bread but also with idli, Dosa, and everyday chapathi. Have you ever had nei-sarkarai (ghee-sugar mixture) as a side for idli or Dosa? That combo used to be one of my childhood favorites. This coconut jam is like the vegan version of the nei- sarkarai. You kids will love this jam!
Storage
This jam is best when you store at room temperature. This is a small batch and has about a shelf-life of 3-4 days.
More Jam Recipes
Jam and jellies are great to serve with toast, chapathi, or poori. I am a big fan of jams and I love making them at home. This way the variety of fruits and sugar can be adjusted according to my needs. Mixed Fruit Jam is my favorite from childhood, and I also make jams with seasonal fruits like Plum Jam and Cranberry Jam.
More Coconut Recipes
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Almond Joy Inspired Bundt Cake
Vegan Coconut Gingerbread Muffins
Vegan Pumpkin Coconut Cornbread
Minatamin Na Bao - Filipino Coconut Jam
Ingredients
- 1 14-oz can Coconut cream
- ½ cup Muscovado sugar
- ⅛ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Add the coconut cream and muscovado sugar to a non-stick pan and mix.
- Gently heat over medium flame. Keep stirring now and then after it begins to boil and thicken.
- Continue to cook for 23-24 mins until it reaches the jam consistency.
- Remove from flame, cool, transfer to an airtight container. Serve with bread and store the remaining at room temperature.
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Mayuri Patel says
Radha I have tasted coconut jam made with palm dates in Bali. Your minatamis na bao is an interesting and tempting recipe. I have a weakness for anything made with coconut so am sure I will be trying out this recipe.
Rafeeda AR says
Wow this is such an easy recipe with some patience added to it, and totally love how the end result looks like! Must try this... Looks so droolworthy...
jayashree says
Lovely recipe of a jam with coconut in it. It must be so delicious, I will be making this one soon.
Archana says
Radha this coconut jam sounds so very yummy and so easy to make. Since coconut is one of our favourite ingredients I will make some of this yum jam.
Priya Vj says
Coconut jam certainly sounds interesting..I am a huge fan of anything that has Coconut and this minatamis na bao will be a super recipe to try at home.
Priya Iyer says
The Minatamais na Bao looks and sounds absolutely wonderful! Love the beautiful golden-brown colour the muscovado sugar has added to the jam! With the sugar and coconut cream going in, I'm sure it must have tasted fab.
Anonymous says
Minatamis na Bao Sounds irresistible. Such a delicious jam with minimal ingredients. I love recipes with coconut and this one will definitely try. I remember having this at Boracay few years back . Your post just made me nostalgic. - Preethi
mildly indian says
I have tasted versions of this around in The Philippines. The are absolutely divine, infact in some places they are a layer over tarts too. YOur post brought back some lovely memories.
Renu says
I was searching for whole coconut or something in the recipe :-). A good recipe with just the coconut cream. Would this be equally good with tinned coconut cream?
Kalyani says
I have heard of the Kaya Jam from my friends in SG / KL. this coconut jam has my vote for sure Radha ! so good ! - Kalyani
Sasmita says
wah this looks and sounds absolutely wonderful ! such an easy recipe for sure
cakesandcurrys says
Minatamais na Bao sounds really delicious. Hubby and I love the combo of coconut and jaggery, with muscavado sugar ,the taste would be quite similar. It's a keeper. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Sujata Roy says
I love coconut cream in anything. Jam looks super tempting. A must try recipe. I would love to have it with crisp toast.
Anonymous says
I love coconut cream in anything. Jam looks super tempting. A must try recipe. I would love to have it with crisp toast.
Inger says
What a fun idea! Move over strawberry jam, there's a new kid on the block!
magicalingrdnts says
It ois quite unique. I recommend you try this. Thanks Inger.