Clean Eating Instant Pot Candied Yams
Try this Clean Eating Instant Pot Candied Yams recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Clean Eating Instant Pot Candied Yams recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 0.964904 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 3.925589 g
- Fiber 0.661260016822815 g
- Protein 0.510139 g
- Saturated Fat 0.337707 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (150g)
- Sodium 0.342 mg
- Sugar 0.303643983177185 g
- Trans Fat 0.1854481 g
- Calories 38 calories
Step-by-step
- Add sweet potatoes, maple syrup, water, butter, and cinnamon to your Instant Pot Pressure cooker.
- Using the display panel select the MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK option. Use the +/- buttons to program the pot to 10 minutes.
- When the time is up you can quickly release the pressure by opening the vent valve or let it naturally release by leaving it closed. Both ways work.
- Remove the lid and use and immersion blender to puree potatoes to your liking.
- Add pecans and stir. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with an additional handful of pecans and cinnamon.
Counter space in a compact kitchen limits heavy meal preparation. This pressure cooker method bypasses stovetop monitoring by utilizing sealed steam circulation to soften root vegetables rapidly. Cubing the roots uniformly to one-and-a-half inches ensures even thermal penetration during the ten-minute pressure cycle. Maple syrup and butter emulsify directly in the pot as the pressure drops.
Freezing and Reheating Strategy
Cooked sweet potato puree holds up well in cold storage. Transfer portions into airtight glass containers once the mixture drops below 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Seal tightly and freeze for up to three months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Cold centers require gentle treatment to prevent scorching on the edges. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding one tablespoon of water per cup of puree to restore moisture. Alternatively, microwave in thirty-second intervals, stirring vigorously between bursts until steaming hot.
- Water separation may occur after thawing; whisk vigorously while warming to re-emulsify the fats and liquids.
- Pecans soften during freezing; fold in fresh toasted nuts just before serving to maintain crunch.
- Standard six-quart pressure cookers easily accommodate the full three-pound root volume without exceeding safety fill lines.
