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Caramel Pecan Pie

Caramel Pecan Pie

Delightful caramel pecan pie featuring buttery caramels and nutty pecans, perfect for your Thanksgiving table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 536 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust

  • 1 9 inch unbaked pie crust

Filling

  • 36 pieces individually wrapped caramels unwrapped
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecan halves

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 and enjoy!

Notes

Please note differences in ingredient amounts when following the magazine version of this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 536kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 7gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 206mgFiber: 2gSugar: 50gCalcium: 95mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Caramel Pecan Pie, Desserts, Holiday Pies, pecan pie, Seasonal Recipes, Thanksgiving Desserts
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