Pressure Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes
Pressure Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes deliver tender cubes coated in a glossy, buttery caramel glaze from brown sugar, white sugar, and maple syrup. The syrupy sauce clings to each bite, balancing natural sweetness with rich toffee notes. Serve as a cozy holiday side or a comforting accompaniment to roasted mains when you want classic sweetness with a modern shortcut.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Shake the sweet potatoes with cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag until they are evenly coated.
- 2
Put the coated sweet potatoes into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Add maple syrup, white sugar, brown sugar, and margarine. Pour in the water and stir to mix. Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure as directed by the manufacturer; set the timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method as directed by the manufacturer, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Calories 238.73 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 1.78 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 52.53 g 19%
- Total Fat 2.92 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.65 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.48 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 66.69 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 4.72 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 35.71 g --
- Added Sugars 1.66 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 35.71 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.65 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 852.4 mcg Good Source 95%
- Vitamin C 15.87 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Maple Syrup, and Margarine. Each serving provides about 238.73 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Maple Syrup, Margarine, Sugar. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 238.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 238.73 calories and 1.78 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. It contains Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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