Instant Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

2

lb orange flesh sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

1

cup water

1/4

cup butter

1/3

cup packed brown sugar

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4

cup chopped pecans

Preparation

In 6-quart Instant Pot® insert, add potatoes and water. Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 3 minutes. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release remaining pressure.

Remove potatoes to strainer, and drain liquid. Select SAUTE; adjust to LESS. Add butter; stir occasionally 1 to 2 minutes to melt and coat bottom of pot. Stir in brown sugar, salt and cinnamon; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until mixture is smooth and bubbly.

Add pecans and potatoes to pot; gently stir 1 to 2 minutes or until glazed and hot. Transfer to serving dish to serve.