Instant Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes

written by Instant Pot Cooking | October 15, 2023

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

Directions:

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.