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A decadent caramel pecan pie with a slice taken out of it.
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Caramel Pecan Pie Recipe

The best caramel pecan pie recipe is quick and easy, with a few easy shortcuts. This is a rich, gooey, seasonal pie with an unbelievable texture is best served warm, straight from the oven.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Julie Blanner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen pie crust or prepared homemade crust
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 30 baking caramels (1 package) unwrapped
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1⅓ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease 9" pie dish and add crust.
    1 frozen pie crust
  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Whisk in milk and caramels. Stir frequently until smooth. Remove from heat.
    ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup milk, 30 baking caramels
    Caramel cubes being poured into a pan with milk for a delicious caramel pecan pie recipe.
  • In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on low, combine brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Gradually blend in caramel until just combined. Fold in pecans.
    ¾ cup light brown sugar, 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1⅓ cup chopped pecans
    A bowl full of ingredients for a caramel pecan pie recipe.
  • Pour mixture into pie crust.
    Bake in the center of oven 30 minutes. Remove and tent crust with foil. Return to oven to bake 5 minutes or until the sides are firm and set and the center slightly jiggles. Allow to cool 10-15 minutes and serve warm.
    A caramel pecan pie on a white background.

Optional Garnish

Video

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Notes

Jiggle Test - Remove pie from oven and gently shake. It is done when the pie is firm around the edges and jiggly slightly in the center. 

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg