I Love You Pie

This recipe is explosive! Well, it can be if you don’t make sure the cans are always covered with water. If left uncovered … Kaboom! Okay, maybe I’m getting a little carried away. I tend to do this from time to time. Just make sure the cans are always covered with water. Add water as needed. If left uncovered they may burst. It’s worth the danger. It really is.

Remove label from the milk cans. Place unopened cans in the bottom of a 6-8 quart pot. Add water covering the cans by 3 inches.

Bring the water to a boil. Boil constantly for 2 ½ hours (again, make sure to add water as needed if the cans get close to not being covered with water). After 2 1/2 hours of boiling remove the cans from the water with tongs and place on a wire rack to cool.

When cans are cool, open as usual. Spoon caramel into the pie shell and smooth with spatula.

Using a mixer or by hand, whip cream until stiff peaks form. Top the pie with whipped cream and sprinkle with cocoa if desired.

Keep pie refrigerated.