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Instant Pot Candied Yams

Sweet and savory candied yams made easily in the Instant Pot. A perfect side dish for holidays or any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Yams
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 0.25 cup Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Peel and chop yams into 1-inch pieces.
  • In the Instant Pot, combine yams, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Stir to coat yams evenly.
  • Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
  • Manually release any remaining pressure.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

For extra sweetness, add a drizzle of maple syrup before serving.

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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