Instant Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes

Step 1

Wash, peel and cut the sweet potatoes into thick chunks.

Step 2

Soak in a bowl of cool water for 5-10 minutes.

Step 3

In the meantime, add the butter to a microwave-safe bowl and melt.

Step 4

Next, stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the melted butter.

Step 5

Drain the sweet potatoes and add them to the inner pot. Pour the syrup on top of them.

Step 6

Close the lid and the venting seal.

Step 7

Using the steam button set the temperature to normal. Adjust the time to pressure cook for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Once finished cooking, immediately open the vent steam using the quick release method.

Step 9

Once all the steam has been released, carefully open the Instant Pot.

Step 10

Sprinkle the mini marshmallows on top of the cooked candied sweet potatoes. Place the lid back so they melt from the residual heat for about 5-7 minutes.

Step 11

Serve immediately and sprinkle a few more mini marshmallows on top, use a torch to melt/broil them.

Step 12

Sprinkle a bit with cinnamon and serve.