Caramel-Pecan Pie - Dan Crites
Recipe
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Ingredients
- 0.50.0625 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
- 283.5 caramels
- 0.250.03125 cup butter
- 0.250.03125 cup water
- 0.750.09375 cup sugar
- 20.25 large eggs
- 0.50.0625 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.250.03125 teaspoon salt
- 10.125 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
- Chocolate-Dipped Pecans (recipe in this book)
Steps
- Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate according to package directions. Fold edges under, and crimp. Prick bottom and sides of piecrust with a fork.
- Bake piecrust at 400° for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
- Combine caramels, butter, and 1/4 cup water in large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until caramels and butter are melted. Remove from heat.
- Stir together sugar and next 3 ingredients. Stir into caramel mixture until thoroughly combined. Stir in pecans. Pour into prepared crust.
- Bake pie at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°, and bake 20 more minutes, shielding edges of crust with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning. Remove pie to a wire rack to cool. Top with Chocolate-Dipped Pecans, if desired.