Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1/4 c. Parkay margarine
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 c. pecan halves
  • 9-inch unbaked pastry shell
  • 36 Kraft caramels

Method

  • Melt caramels with water and margarine in covered double boiler or in a saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir occasionally until smooth.
  • Combine sugar, salt, vanilla and eggs.
  • Gradually add caramel sauce; mix well.
  • Stir in pecan halves.
  • Pour into pastry shell; bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
  • Pie filling will appear to be very soft, but becomes firm as it cools.