Caramel Pecan Pie

SUBMITTED BY: CORWYNN DARKHOLME  PHOTO BY: MELISSABEAR 

"Buttery, nutty, and a touch of caramel, this is a very yummy pie! Full of flavor! Serve hot or cold, with a good size dollop of whipped topping or vanilla ice cream."
Caramel Pecan Pie Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 453 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 36 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecan halves

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) In a saucepan over low heat, combine caramels, butter and milk. Cook, stirring frequently, until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Gradually mix in the melted caramel mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown. Allow to cool until filling is firm.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 11, 2007 by florenas 
I own a restaurant and recently started making all our desserts in house. This is one of my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 1, 2003 by Gordon 
Absolutely delicious, but very rich--a small piece goes a long way. A couple of reviewers... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 1, 2004 by Mary K. 
I made two of these pies, with a few changes--one using the regular recipe (and substituting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2002 by SCOUTIE 
This was yummy! It's a perfect recipe for fall weather. I expected the pie to be "caramely"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 27, 2003 by HEATHER10 
This pie is to die for!! It will be too sweet for some, but to me it was great. Also, it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 1, 2006 by CHEFWANDA 
I found this exact recipe on another website about 2 years ago. I make it frequently because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 24, 2008 by sarah 
I used this as a filling to mini pecan tartlets. I chopped my pecans into small pieces. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 26, 2007 by SmellsGood2Me 
F~A~B~U~L~O~U~S!!!!! My family LOVES this pie! Easy to make and simply delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 21, 2003 by JENNIFERK 
I made this pie tonight for my family for dessert. Everyone thought it was awesome. I have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 1, 2003 by JEMS1304 
I've made this recipe a number of times and everyone always LOVES it--even when it comes out... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Caramel Pecan Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 535

  • Total Fat: 28.6g
  • Cholesterol: 98mg
  • Sodium: 371mg
  • Total Carbs: 66.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 7.4g

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