Today I had some bananas that I needed to do something with-QUICKLY! I thought about making banana bread or perhaps a banana pudding, but those things weren't hitting me just right. And then I thought about a pie that I used to make with bananas many years ago, and I found the recipe without any trouble at all.
As you can see, this recipe came from Southern Living magazine. I remember that it was 1979 because it was my second year of teaching school. And Heath candy bars were my favorite candy bars and still are. So, if you like bananas and/or Heath candy bars, then this recipe is for you.
Here's what you'll need to make this pie:
1 graham cracker crust, 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk, 2 or 3 bananas, 1 cup whipping cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and 1 or 2 Heath candy bars (crushed)
How to make
Put the sweetened condensed milk in a glass pie plate.
Cover with foil.
Place the pie plate into a casserole dish (I used a jellyroll pan) with water.
Bake at 425 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes until the milk is caramel colored.
Slice the bananas into the crust and spread the milk on top of the bananas.
Yep! The bananas are under the caramelized milk.
Combine the whipping cream and sugar. Beat and pour over the milk layer. Sprinkle the crushed candy on top. I used the food processor to crush the candy. Years ago, I pounded the bars with a meat mallet. No wonder I quit making this pie!
Chill the pie for at least 3 hours. It is better eaten the same day as you make it, but you must allow the time for chilling. Firms everything up, you know.
Yum! Leo said that this was waaaaaay better than banana pudding!
"Please, Pop, I want some!"
Do you have a special recipe using bananas? Click on comments to let me know.
Jean S. Windham
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Allyson Pecilunas
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Mamarazzi
This looks like something EVEN I could make and I am not a baker. YUMMY!!
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Donnie
That crust really intrigues me. I'll have to try that. Looks delicious.
Lori
Oh my! I'm seriously considering a trip to the grocery store right this minute! YUM! Thanks for sharing. I just stopped over from Debbiedoos.
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Lori B
Rachel
OK now I am so hungry! That looks wonderful and lucky me I have some bananas that I need to use up. Just need the candy bars.
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Kathy
Oh my I had to write this one down, coming from Deb's and so glad I did!
Alida
oh my goodness... that looks so yummy!!
Margaret dowling
hiya visiting from debbis newbie party x that pie looks very moreish x have to give it a try x tfs hope to see youat mine soon x
xmaggie
debbie
Oh boy, that is as sweet and delish as can be. Thanks for sharing, and thank you for joining my newbie party. Hope to see you again each Monday.
vickie
Good grief, I gained weight just reading the recipe!But maybe after a couple of days of yard work this week I will treat myself to this. I am following, thanks for visiting me.
Melanie
Why oh why did you have to post this??? There is no chance that I will NOT have to make this now! 🙂 I found you at Debbiedoo's and am now a follower.
Melanie
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Sherry
Jane,
This looks delicious! I love the Heath bars in it. My family would love this. Thanks for linking this up!
Sherry
Carolyn
This looks delicious and I am going to make it this weekend for my husband -- he loves Heath, bananas, graham cracker crusts... well, basically everything in this recipe. 🙂 Thanks for posting!
Splendid Sass
Jane,
This looks wonderful. Can't wait to try it!
Thanks for the follow.
Teresa
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Sweet Bee Cottage
That sounds so yummy! Wish I had some bananas!
southbel
Thanks for visiting my blog! I think your cottage is absolutely adorable. Loving that screen porch. We are working on the plantation deal so it might actually happen. Will take forever to hear back from the bank because it will be a short sale for them and it wasn't previously approved as a short sale. I've heard 8 months on the inside and up to a year on the outside.
Oh, and thanks for making me want pie now! Ack - my waistline doesn't need it.
Vanessa
Well, this just sounds like heaven in a pie plate to me! Heath is my absolute favorite candy bar and then with the bananas, oh my, I'm drooling just thinking about it! 🙂 Thank you so much for linking this up to Inspiration Friday. We are thrilled you joined in the fun!
Vanessa
Megan @ Cut the Craft!
Jane, this sounds AMAZING! I always seem to have leftover bananas lying around, this will be a great alternative to banana breads/muffins.