Name: Maple Instant Pot Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds baby carrots; 0.333 cup water; 0.333 cup maple syrup; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.333 cup butter

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Maple Instant Pot Carrots

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Instructions

In your instant pot or pressure cooker, combine all of the ingredients and stir to combine. Seal the lid and set the pot to manual high pressure for 4 minutes. Once done, quick release the pressure.

Serve immediately, pouring a little of the extra juices from the pot over the carrots, and ENJOY!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Carrots First 🥕
Pat baby carrots completely dry with paper towels before cooking to ensure they caramelize properly and absorb the maple glaze more effectively.
Use Low Pressure Setting ⏱️
Cook on low pressure for 3-4 minutes instead of high pressure to prevent the carrots from becoming mushy while still achieving perfect tenderness.
Toast the Cinnamon 🤎
Bloom the ground cinnamon in melted butter for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to deepen its flavor and eliminate any raw spice taste.
Quick Release for Perfect Texture ✨
Perform a quick pressure release immediately after cooking to stop the cooking process and preserve the carrots' slight firmness rather than allowing them to overcook.
Finish with Caramelization 🔥
Use the sauté function after pressure cooking to reduce excess liquid and caramelize the maple glaze, creating a glossy, concentrated coating on the carrots.