Illustrator CC: trouble adding gradient inner glow for states on a vector map

I'm trying to figure out how to make gradient borders for countries on a vector map in Illustrator. I'm aiming for something like this: but with the gradient borders being more pronounced, a stronger gradient for borders. Can this be done in Illustrator and what would be the correct effect to use?
I tried using the Stylize Inner Glow effect but the problem is that I get this result:
Not sure why this occurs, but the any layer I apply an inner glow to suddenly looks blocky or no longer smooth:
Thanks very much in advance for any help with this.

Check your Document Raster Effects and probably set to 300 ppi. Easiest way is to use Object>Path>Offset path with a negative number. Then Object>Expand and set the fill for the lightest version of the color. Then make a blend between the two versions of the path.

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