Comments on: Truvy’s Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa from Steel Magnolias

By: Amy Beane

Amy Beane — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:44:06 +0000

I am currently playing Truvy in the play, so to quote Ouiser, “I am intrigued.” Anyway, what I discovered is that it they left off one cuppa. It is much better with a cuppa butter mixed in!

By: Stephani

Stephani — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 01:31:44 +0000

I’ve been dying to try this. And i’m going to this weekend.
And I’m sorry to split hairs, but “hillbilly” and “southern” are not (always) the same thing. The story takes place in Louisiana. Very few hills or mountains in that state. I’m betting the recipe is a relic from the 50s when ladies’ magazines were publishing unholy combinations of canned and other prepared foods.
And from what I can see in the Christmas festival scene, Truvy and Annelle are scooping up a Low-country Boil. Delish!

By: Trivia Lover

Trivia Lover — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:11:33 +0000

My fav movie of all time!…and has anyone figured out just exactly what Dolly Parton was dishing up at that Christmas Festival? Has anyone found the recipe?
That festival is in fact real in that town and I would imagine that it is served there every year. There is a web site for the festival but I don’t see a list of what all is served.

By: sal

sal — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:06:42 +0000

My hillbilly grandma made it with canned peaches sitting on top rather than mixed in. Truly sophisticated tasting. Divine. Since, I’m from Hawaii, I’m making mine with white wholegrain flour (like that used in Sara Lee white whole grain bread) and sweetened mangos on top.

By: Worth The Whisk

Worth The Whisk — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:46:10 +0000

WOW, now I have to see the play. Maybe the way Truvy delivers the lines is just funnier.

By: Ronni

Ronni — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:16:52 +0000

In the play, it’s actually Clairee’s recipe…don’t know why they switched it for the movie.

By: Christina

Christina — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:45:28 +0000

Not really a hilbilly recipe. I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and my mom used to make something similar using fruit pie filling, boxed cake mix and squeezy parkay. Put 2 cans of pie filling in greased cassarole dish, cover with contence of cake mix box and dot with butter or the squezy parkay, bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until light golden brown.
This was Piecake. I loved it with cherry pie filling but any fruit pie filling will do

By: Worth The Whisk

Worth The Whisk — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:47:11 +0000

Karen – I don’t see why not. The concoction is pretty sticky and sweet anyway. If you do so, please report your results!

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:18:21 +0000

I wonder if you can make this with heavy syrup-ed (is that a word) pineapple?

By: Worth The Whisk

Worth The Whisk — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:59:10 +0000

Damien, I luv hillbillies, LOL. Best cooks out there.

By: Damien

Damien — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:03:17 +0000

This is a common southern recipe… often called fruit cocktail cake. I don’t agree that peaches make it better, then it just tastes like a super sweet peach cobbler. The best fruit cocktail to use is the extra cherries. I serve it warm and always with ice cream on top. It is way too sweet without it. Made my night running into this recipe blog. I guess I’m a “hillbilly”

By: Worth The Whisk

Worth The Whisk — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:25:06 +0000

Helen, you are so sweet. Thank you for your support about my writing style. Great way to end the week, thanks!

By: Helen

Helen — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:09:14 +0000

I’m thrilled to see your recipe and anecdotes from the film. I’m going to try it, just to pay homage to the film pretty much as you have done

Please don’t change your writing style no matter what some other rude poster has said. There are many recipe sites, if one doesn’t appeal you can find another. There’s no need to be ignorant though

By: Worth The Whisk

Worth The Whisk — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:51:01 +0000

I’ve heard a few variations, such as canned peaches. But always serve it topped with ice cream, “to cut the sweetness” as Truvy said in the movie. It really does.

By: wongrclv

wongrclv — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:48:17 +0000

I have mine in the oven right now, this is the first time I am making this. I hope it comes out alright. Can you use any kind of canned fruit?

By: Annie'sKitchen

Annie'sKitchen — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:44:28 +0000

Try it using canned peaches……Much better and also it works best with self-rising flour! Always top with ice cream!

By: Worth The Whisk

Worth The Whisk — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:18:02 +0000

Hi Jay, sorry to disappoint you with my post. The recipe turns out sticky sweet. If YOU like “sticky sweet,” give it a try. I ate it but probably won’t make it again because it is so sweet. That is why Truvy recommended topping it with ice cream; that wasn’t a joke, it does cut the sweetness. The photo is exactly what it looks like when done.

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:27:37 +0000

Your reviews are of little to no worth. What about the ‘Cuppa’ recipe? Is it edible? Does it end up a sticky mess? Your comments were about loving the film, not how the thing turned out. Do i waste my time and ingredents making it or not?

By: Ashley Rose

Ashley Rose — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:13:25 +0000

I have been wondering if i can make this and i am very excited now to runt o my kitchen and make this for my boys. I will also make this on my next girls night movie with steel magnolias

By: Sarah Foerster

Sarah Foerster — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:50:10 +0000

I will speak in my Dolly P voice while making this, y’all!

By: Jada

Jada — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:55:36 +0000

Looooove Steel Magnolias! Those lines you recite make me nostalgic : )

By: Jen @ MaplenCornbread

Jen @ MaplenCornbread — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:52:57 +0000

I loved that movie and this cuppa cuppa!!!

By: VeggieGirl

VeggieGirl — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:05:19 +0000

Love the film AND that treat!

By: BethieofVA

BethieofVA — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:26:43 +0000

I love it!! Great movie, great food, great fun!