Instant Pot Candied Yams
A quick and easy way to make classic candied yams in your Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 0.25 cup butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place the sweet potato chunks in the Instant Pot.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot.
- Add the water to the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Carefully open the lid. Stir the candied yams to coat them evenly. Serve hot.
Notes
Garnish with pecans or marshmallows if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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