INSTANT POT® CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

Instant Pot® Candied Sweet Potatoes image

Sweet potatoes can be candied really quickly in a pressure cooker.

Provided by Margy

Categories Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 sweet potatoes, cut into 3/4 inch slices then cubed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup water

Steps:

Toss sweet potatoes with cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag until evenly coated.
Place coated sweet potatoes in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Cover with maple syrup, white sugar, brown sugar, and margarine. Pour in water and stir. Close and lock the lid.
Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 124.6 mg, Sugar 31 g