Instant Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Instant Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe is one of my favorite holiday side dish recipes to serve with a ham. Candied sweet potatoes taste delicious with ham or turkey. You can make this favorite southern side dish in less than 20 minutes in the pressure cooker.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds fresh sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into thick wedges)
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Wash, peel and cut the sweet potatoes into thick wedges.
- Soak in a bowl of cool water to prevent browning while your getting the candied syrup mixed together.
- Melt the butter in a bowl in the microwave.
- Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg to the melted butter and mix well.
- Drain the sweet potato wedges in a colander.
- Put the sweet potato wedges into the aluminum pot.
- Pour the syrup over the sweet potatoes.
- Put the lid on the Instant Pot and close the lid making sure it has been locked on. Make sure the venting seal is pointed to the closed setting.
- Press the steam button and set the temperature to normal. Adjust the time to 5 minutes.
- Once the timer has gone off alerting you that the Instant Pot is finished pressure cooking immediately vent the steam using the quick release method. ( carefully use a wooden spoon to tap the valve open making sure the steam is releasing away from your face on the back end of the Instant Pot).
- Once all of the steam has been quick released from the pressure cooker carefully open the Instant Pot lid carefully making sure the steam is escaping on the opposite side of the pressure cooker away from your face. Turn the Instant Pot off.
- Sprinkle 2 or 3 cups of miniature marshmallows over the top of the cooked candied sweet potatoes. Place the lid back on the pressure cooker but do not turn and lock the lid.
- Check after about 5 minutes to see if the marshmallows have melted. If not place the lid back on for a few more minutes. If they have melted leave the lid off.
- You can serve the candied sweet potatoes right from the Instant Pot or you can lift the sweet potatoes out of the Instant Pot with a slotted spoon and place them in a serving bowl to serve.
- Sprinkle a handful or two of mini marshmallows over the top.
- Makes about 10 servings.
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Recipe Expert Tips
Choose the Right Sweet Potatoes: Look for small to medium-sized sweet potatoes that are firm and free of any cracks or bruises. Smaller sweet potatoes tend to be sweeter and creamier than the larger ones.
- Cut Evenly: Make sure to cut your sweet potatoes into even pieces, so they cook uniformly. Uneven pieces can result in some parts being overcooked while others are undercooked.
- Don't Overcrowd: Avoid overcrowding the instant pot. If you're preparing a large quantity, it's better to cook them in batches. Overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking and may not allow the sweet potatoes to caramelize properly.
- Add Flavorings: Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, but adding extra flavorings like cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar or maple syrup can enhance their taste and give them a festive feel. You can also add a pinch of salt to balance out the sweetness.
- Quick Release: After the sweet potatoes are done cooking, use the quick release function on your Instant Pot. This will stop the cooking process immediately and prevent the sweet potatoes from becoming mushy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 107gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 6gSugar: 74gVitamin A: 26023IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 1mg
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