Caramel Pecan Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 36 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecan halves

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) In a saucepan over low heat, combine caramels, butter and milk. Cook, stirring frequently, until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Gradually mix in the melted caramel mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown. Allow to cool until filling is firm.