Grandma's Twice-Baked Candied Yams

Straight from Grandma's kitchen. Some recipes don’t just feed the body — they feed the soul. These Twice-Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes have been passed down through generations, filling the house with warmth and that unmistakable scent of butter and brown sugar. Perfect for Sunday dinners or Thanksgiving feasts, this simple yet decadent recipe transforms humble yams into something truly special.

Ingredients

4 whole yams (or sweet potatoes)

1 stick of butter

Turkey syrup (or light corn syrup, as a substitute). I use one jar of Mrs. Schlorer’s Turkey Golden Table Syrup

Brown sugar, to taste

Instructions

Boil:

Place yams in a large pot and boil until just soft.

Prep:

Remove from heat, peel, and cut into halves lengthwise.

Layer:

Place the yam halves flat-side up in a baking dish. Pour the syrup over them.

Butter:

Slice the butter into 8 slices and arrange it evenly over the yams and syrup mixture

Top:

Sprinkle lightly with brown sugar.

Bake:

Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 1 to 1½ hours, basting every 20–30 minutes with the syrup from the dish.

Serve:

Spoon the buttery glaze over the potatoes just before serving for that irresistible shine.

Pro Tips

For extra depth, add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to the butter syrup.

Use dark brown sugar for a richer, molasses-like flavor.

If desired, you can brown the butter and mix it with the turkey syrup and pour it over the yams for a deeper flavor.

Leftovers reheat beautifully — they taste even better the next day.

Serve in a shallow casserole dish so every bite soaks up the buttery caramel glaze.

Sweet, buttery, and full of family memories — Grandma’s recipe is comfort on a plate. ✨

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