Instant Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes

Name: Instant Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 3/4 inch slices then cubed; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 0.25 cup maple syrup; 0.25 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 cup water

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Whether you call them candied yams or candied sweet potatoes, they'll be ready in no time at all in your Instant Pot.

Recipe by Margy

Updated on November 6, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

3 medium 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

Directions

Toss sweet potatoes with cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag until evenly coated.
Place coated sweet potatoes into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add maple syrup, white sugar, brown sugar, and margarine. Pour in water and stir to combine. 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 the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265	Calories
4g	Fat
57g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 125mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 57g	21%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 3mg	17%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 520mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.