Ingredients
36 caramels1/4 cup water1/4 cup butter, cubed3 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt1-1/3 cups chopped pecans, toasted1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inches)Pecan halves, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. 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 crust. If desired, arrange pecan halves over filling.
Bake until set, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
