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Caramel Pecan Pie Recipe

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“This is hands down the best pecan pie—it’s so good, it’s scary!” writes Dorothy Reinhold of Malibu, California. “I’m making it for Thanksgiving because there will be others around to share it with me. “Here’s the trick: Toss the bag of caramels to your kid or spouse and promise they can eat whatever is left after they unwrap your 36 caramels.”

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Caramel Pecan Pie Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Yield: 6-8 Servings

25 35 60

Ingredients

36 caramels
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups chopped pecans, toasted
Frozen deep-dish pie shell
Pecan halves, optional

Directions

In a small heavy saucepan, combine the caramels, water and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until caramels are melted. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Gradually add caramel mixture. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour into pie shell. If desired, arrange pecan halves over filling.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Originally published as Caramel Pecan Pie in Taste of Home October/November 2006, p11

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Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2013 by ajinmn

I'm not a pecan pie eater, but after this recipe came out in the magazine and I showed it to my husband I have had to make it for every holiday since then. My sis in law says it isn't a holiday meal if I don't bring this pie. It is very easy to make and my husband says the toasted almonds is what really sets this pie apart from other pecan pies.

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2012 by Worshipguy

The best pecan pie I've made so far! I loved the caramel filling! This was the first dessert devoured at a recent Thanksgiving dinner!

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2012 by 2vibes

Hands down best Pecan pie I have ever made. I get requests from family and friends all year long to make it, but Thanksgiving and Christmas are a must. So easy too!

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2012 by Laurieanne1970

The filling curdeld and was runny.

Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2011 by zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I made this pie and added choc chips and woodford reserve bourbon. It was great. I will be making this again for New Year's.

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2011 by JLUS

Excellent, easy...even for someone who can't make pie!

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by smstillinger

I made this for Thanksgiving for my guests and they all loved it.

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by battcave03

And no, I don't pre-bake the shell.

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by battcave03

We've made this every Thanksgiving since the recipe was first published! None of us like traditional pecan pie, but the caramel flavor is fantastic and helps cut the sweetness. I've had more requests for this recipe than any other pie - everyone raves about it!

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by dancingtinker16

Do you pre-bake the pie shell?

Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2011 by kristinscotth

This pie is SO good! I have to make it every Thanksgiving. It just oozes with caramel. I've never been a fan of regular pecan pies, and I've tried other variations of pecan pie that uses chocolate, and this recipe is by far, THE best pecan pie. It's so rich and delicious, and easy!

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2011 by MeHavasu

Wow, This is one of the best pies I have ever made. I have now made it several times and my guest just go crazy over it, not to mention my boyfriend and kids just love it.. it is a must try and a keeper for sure...

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