Batata-doce caramelizada na Instant Pot

Ingredientes

• 4 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into thick chunks)
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 3 cups mini marshmallows

Modo de preparo

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Close the lid and the venting seal.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

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

10. 10

    add marshmallows: 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.

11. 11

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

12. 12

    serve: Sprinkle a bit with cinnamon and serve.