Southern Living Caramel-Pecan Pie
Why I Love This Recipe
I got this from my friend Jenn as one of those recipe cards at my bridal shower. she got the recipe from her godmother
Ingredients You'll Need
1/2 cup (15 oz.) pkg refrigerated pie crusts
28 caramels
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
chocolate dipped pecans (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Fit piecrust into 9 inch pie plate according to package directions.
Fold edges under and crimp.
Prick bottom and sides of piecrust with a fork.
Bake piecrust at 400 deg. for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool on wire rack.
Combine caramels, butter, and 1/4 cup water in large saucepan over medium heat.
Cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until caramels and butter are melted.
Remove from heat.
In a bowl, stir together sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
Stir into caramel mixture until thoroughly combined.
Stir in pecans.
Pour into prepared crust.
Bake pie at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 20 more minutes, shielding edges of crust with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
Remove pie to a wire rack to cool.
Top with chocolate dipped pecans if desired.
