Caramel Pecan Pie

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup butter 
• 36  individually wrapped caramels 
• 3  eggs 
• 0.3 cup milk 
• 1 cup pecan halves 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust ()
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 0.8 cup sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• oven

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.
2. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Gradually mix in the melted caramel mixture. Stir in pecans.
4. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown. Allow to cool until filling is firm.