This Caramel Pecan Pie is a delicious rendition of the classic pecan pie, but filled with sweet caramels and toasted pecans!
If you’re a fan of pecan pie, you have to try this delicious caramel version!
Instead of using corn syrup, this recipe uses those delightfully chewy wrapped caramels to create a luscious pecan pie filling that’s to die for.
I’m so ready for pie season. I love when I can just spend the day baking up pies, and oh boy do I have some new and delicious pies coming your way this season!
Tips for making the Best Pies:
- Always start with the BEST pie crust!
- Use top quality ingredients like real butter and make sure it’s COLD!
- Add more flavor to your pecan pie by toasting the pecans prior to adding them.
- Have your kids unwrap the caramels to save your sanity.
This Caramel Pecan Pie has been around on my site since November of 2011, but I figured since most of you weren’t following my blog way back then that I’d take new photos and share it again!
Because when something is this good, it just needs to be shared.
How To Make Caramel Pecan Pie
What I love about this pie is how easy it is to make! All you need to do is create a silky smooth caramel sauce, which we start with caramels… so it’s not difficult. Then we whisk that in with some eggs, flour and vanilla and fold in the pecans!
You’ll start the oven at a higher temperature to create that caramelized top layer of the pie, then you’ll lower the temperature and finish baking until the pie has set.
If your crust begins to brown too quickly, loosely place some tinfoil around the edges and continue baking.
The finished result is a delightfully sliceable pecan pie that has hints of caramel and that trusted pecan pie flavor.
This would be the perfect time to drizzle that Instant Pot Dulce de Leche over the top!
You’re going to LOVE this delicious holiday pie!
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Caramel Pecan Pie
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9inch pie crust
- 36 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Pecan Halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine caramels, butter, and milk. Stir constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt and flour. Slowly add the caramel mixture a little at a time (being careful not to scramble the eggs), and whisk until it’s all blended. Stir in the pecans and pour into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes. Serve slightly warm with ice cream, or whip cream. Divine!
Nutrition
recipe adapted from Pecan Pie Recipes
Originally published 11/17/2011. Updated on 9/29/2017.
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This recipe is phenomenal. Used Cajeta instead of the wrapped caramels and oh my goodness. I thought you couldn’t perfect perfection until cajeta! Lol Happy Thanksgiving, love this recipe! You are the best!
Ahhh, nice touch with the caramel topping! We are always looking for a way to take pecan pie to a new level. Love it.
Thanks! Hope you enjoy the recipe!
kraft makes caramel bits. wonder if they would work. They are on the isle with the chocolate chips, etc.
This pie sounds really yummy.
I always thought I had a pecan pie that was up a notch….I use half to three -fourths real maple syrup with the corn syrup!
You got me beat with this caramel version!!!!!!
I bet the maple syrup adds a nice touch too! 🙂
i have to make this. Love caramels
This post cracked me up! My strong-willed child was first so when the second easy going cherubic baby came along it was quite confusing as I had already known I wasn’t going to win any mother of the year awards. Well with this second one….I could have. By then I realized that they are born the way they are….quiet,loud,sweet or aggressive,,,,they come already assembled. So refreshing to hear a Mom be honest….love that!!! Your blog is just a delight! Thanks!
Thanks Gretel! I fully believe they are born the way they are! All 4 of my kids are so so different, it really boggles my mind! Thanks for your sweet comment! 🙂
Absolutely crying over how to control your screaming child. I use my spray bottle to control my dog’s barking (same thing, right?) It works! I tried using it to get my teenager daughter out of bed (this is the one my mother wished on me) – doesn’t work quite as well. She got out of bed but she still missed the bus – can’t figure that one out to this day.
Your recipes sound wonderful – I’ve printed several and will try at least one tonight! I look forward to future posts!
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So glad you liked the recipe! It is a little time consuming to unwrap the caramels, but worth it in the end! I am not sure how a jar of caramel sauce would turn out, if you try it let me know!
Thanks for your recipe. I made it for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. I wonder…instead of needing to unwrap all those caramels, would a jar of carmel sauce work instead?
Mmmmm that pie looks gud.
Love chris
Oh Shawn…love you to death! The super soaker idea, totally stealing that. Although, I'm sure a slice of this would definitely calm my nerves!
What a funny post! LOL!