Pecan Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. Kraft caramels (28)
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. margarine
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 slightly beaten eggs
1 c. pecan halves
1 (8 1/2-inch) unbaked pastry shell

Preparation

Heat first 3 ingredients, stirring frequently, in top of double boiler until caramels are melted and sauce is smooth.
Combine sugar, salt, vanilla and eggs.
Gradually add the caramel sauce, mixing well.
Add pecan halves.
Pour into pastry shell.
Bake in a hot oven (400\u00b0) for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350\u00b0 and continue baking for 20 minutes.