Caramel Pecan Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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; stir in chopped pecans.
Pour into pie shell.
Add the pecan halves on top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes, more or less.
Pie filling will appear very soft; firm as cooks and as cools.