http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/3344
the name is mammy's cupboard
they have a recipe book but would not put the recipe in the book because they did not want to be responsible for accidents
which is where the disclaimer comes in - do this at your own risk
they make the caramel from eagle brand sweetened condensed milk - in the can - they boil the unopened cans - for 4 hours
mom said to place the cans on something inside the pot (so they are not touching the bottom of the pot) and cover them with water (completely cover them with water) - slowly boil them for 4 hours (very low boil - almost a simmer) - then turn them off and allow them to cool
the danger is if the cans are not completely covered with water, they say the cans can explode - but none of the steel magnolias i know have had that happen
the pie is not baked - they slice bananas in a graham cracker pie crust and put the caramel on top - then whipped cream
4 hours is a long time but seems like an easy way to make caramel - and easy cleanup
That pie is good but it can’t touch the real caramel pie (where you brown the sugar in an iron skillet). I remember my grandmother making these years ago. They are so good (and rich)!