Instant Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

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

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Instant Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes

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

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Toss sweet potatoes with cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag until evenly coated.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 265.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.3g 5%

Carbohydrates: 57.2g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 31g

Fat: 3.6g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 20302.2IU 406%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 12%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 3.4mg 6%

Folate: 15.8mcg 4%

Calcium: 61.7mg 6%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 38.8mg 14%

Potassium: 520mg 15%

Sodium: 124.6mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 32.7

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.