Caramel-Pecan Pie

Health score
2%
Caramel-Pecan Pie
27 min.
8
612kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful Caramel-Pecan Pie, a perfect dessert to impress family and friends! This heavenly pie, with its gooey caramel filling and crunchy toasted pecans, is a wonderful way to celebrate any occasion or simply enjoy a delicious treat after dinner.

Imagine the rich aroma wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this mouthwatering dessert in just 27 minutes. With each slice, you’ll experience the perfect balance of flavors and textures—sweetness from the caramel, nuttiness from the pecans, and a buttery, flaky pie crust that ties it all together. Serve it warm, and watch as it becomes the star of your dessert table.

This Caramel-Pecan Pie not only satisfies your cravings but also provides a tempting option for gatherings, potlucks, or holidays. Each serving boasts 612 calories of pure joy, with a sumptuous mix of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates that make it a delicious choice for any dessert lover. For an extra touch of elegance, consider topping it with chocolate-dipped pecans that add a luxurious finish to this already sensational pie.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting, this recipe will lift your spirits and invite warm memories around the dining table. Get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of heaven with every bite of this Caramel-Pecan Pie!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 28  individually wrapped caramels 
  • large eggs 
  • cup pecans toasted coarsely chopped
  • 15 ounce pie crust dough refrigerated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Bake piecrust at 400 for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned; cool on wire rack.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir together sugar and next 3 ingredients. Stir into caramel mixture until thoroughly combined. Stir in pecans.
  5. Pour into prepared crust.
  6. 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.
  7. Remove pie to a wire rack to cool. Top with Chocolate-Dipped Pecans, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories612kcal
Protein4.96%
Fat48.13%
Carbs46.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.39
Glycemic Load
30.67
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.5534781774749%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.46mg
Delphinidin
0.99mg
Catechin
0.99mg
Epigallocatechin
0.77mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:612.41kcal
30.62%
Fat:33.5g
51.55%
Saturated Fat:10.08g
63.03%
Carbohydrates:73.49g
24.5%
Net Carbohydrates:70.85g
25.76%
Sugar:42.26g
46.96%
Cholesterol:64.2mg
21.4%
Sodium:439.77mg
19.12%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:7.77g
15.54%
Manganese:0.86mg
42.85%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.5%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.35%
Phosphorus:142.38mg
14.24%
Folate:47.69µg
11.92%
Selenium:8.2µg
11.71%
Iron:2.01mg
11.15%
Copper:0.22mg
11.07%
Fiber:2.64g
10.55%
Vitamin B3:1.66mg
8.3%
Magnesium:32.16mg
8.04%
Zinc:1.18mg
7.87%
Calcium:77.12mg
7.71%
Vitamin B5:0.75mg
7.49%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.95%
Potassium:202.04mg
5.77%
Vitamin A:267.63IU
5.35%
Vitamin K:5.52µg
5.26%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.82%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.81%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.67%
Source:My Recipes