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Instant Pot Candied Yams

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

Candied yams in a casserole dish.

 3 lbs Red Garnet Sweet Potatoesabout 3-4 potatoes
 1 cup Orange Juice, freshly squeezed2-3 large oranges
 ½ cup White Sugar
 ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
 4 tbsp Butter
 ½ tsp Salt
 ½ cup Pecans
1

Start by peeling and cutting your sweet potatoes. They should be cut into large chunks about 2 inches thick.

2

Add the juice of 2-3 large oranges to the inner pot. Next add the 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 4 tablespoons of butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt atop the potatoes. Don't stir! (Save the rest of the salt for after pressure cooking.)

3

Pressure cook for 7 minutes. When it's finished quick-release!

4

Using a slotted spoon place the sweet potatoes onto a serving dish. Hit cancel then turn on saute medium. Stir continually so the mixture doesn't burn, it will only take a couple of minutes. Add the rest of the salt now!

5

While the liquid is reducing add a 1/2 cup of pecans on top of the sweet potatoes. After 3-4 minutes of reducing pour the glaze over the potatoes and pecans. Enjoy!

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