In honor of the holidays, I thought I would include some of my favorite recipes to help you celebrate…

Caramel Pecan Pie

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Ready In: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
Yields: 8 servings

“A yummy pie made with melted caramel candies, butter and pecan halves. Chewy, gooey and rich!” INGREDIENTS:

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

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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