Instant Pot Candied Yams

Indulgent Instant Pot Candied Yams are so easy to prepare and delicious, vibrant orange yams cooked in a vegan caramel sauce with just the right amount of spice, perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving feast.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: instant pot candied yams

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Servings: People

Calories: 407kcal

Equipment

1 Instant Pot

Ingredients

3 medium yams
1/4 cup non-dairy butter I used Earth Balance
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water.
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Scrub yams. peel and chop into chunks and place them in a bowl of cold water. Heat butter, orange juice, coconut sugar, ginger, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until butter is melted
Drain yams and place in the Instant Pot bowl, pour liquid mixture over it. Cover Instant Pot with lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Pressure Cook or Manual setting and set the cooking time for 4 minutes at high pressure.
Mix cornstarch, water, maple syrup, and vanilla in a bowl. Carefully Quick release by moving the Pressure Release to ''Venting' to release steam. Open the lid.
Turn Instant Pot to off, Then press the Saute setting. Gently stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until bubbly and thick. Transfer to a serving dish.

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