Caramel Pecan Pie

By michelew7

Sweet, rich pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound caramels (about 28)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup pecan halves
• unbaked pie crust

Preparation

Step 1

Place caramels, water and margarine in a double boiler and heat, stirring, until caramels are melted and sauce is smooth. Combine sugar, salt, vanilla and eggs in a separate container. Mix thoroughly. Add pecans and caramel sauce; stir well.

Pour into unbaked pie crust and bake in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat and finish baking at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.