Caramel Pecan Pie

This caramel pecan pie is a twist on the standard holiday classic! Buttery caramel candies are melted and mixed in with the pecan filling... delicious!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 536 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 3 large eggs
• 36 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)

Step 2

Combine caramels, butter, and milk in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 3

Mix together sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Gradually mix in the melted caramel mixture, then stir in pecans. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let set on a wire rack until filling is firm, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or cold.