Caramel Pecan Pie

Name: Caramel Pecan Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 36 caramels; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 3 large 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

This is hands down the best pecan pie—it’s so good, it’s scary! 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. —Larry Crowder, Grand Blanc, Michigan

Ingredients

36 caramels
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 large 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 crust. If desired, arrange pecan halves over filling.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 541 calories, 29g fat (7g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 301mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as World's Best Caramel Pecan Pie in Taste of Home October/November 2006

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Kim

Nov 3, 2018

What size of pie shell please,deep dish? 8 or 9 inch
slmacbeth

Nov 24, 2017

This pie was very good, and I didn't have any trouble with the filling. Nice and gooey with plenty of pecan flavor.
TNbluffbaker

Apr 20, 2017

The caramel and pecans are a match made in culinary heaven! I forgot to toast the pecans the first time I made it, but the pie was still delicious.
Idella Rogers

Jul 23, 2015

My whole family loves this pie. Wonderful caramel and pecans!!!!
kwittig

Mar 18, 2015

This pie is the bomb!! I won first place in a pie contest with this recipe!! Easy pie dough recipe from seriouseats.com.....First time ever to leave a review....that's how good it was!!!
Kitwhel

Dec 10, 2013

This pie is awesome! It's easy to make and will be quickly eaten up as the taste has a good balance between the pecans and caramel. I made this for Thanksgiving and have already made 3 more for holiday events.
ajinmn

Jan 19, 2013

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.
Worshipguy

Dec 17, 2012

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!
2vibes

Nov 22, 2012

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!
Laurieanne1970

Nov 21, 2012

The filling curdeld and was runny.