Caramel Pecan Pie

I made this yesterday for Kevin (a Band Mate who gives me rides to rehearsals):
(serves 8)

1 9" unbaked pie crust
36 individually wrapped caramels
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup 2%* milk
3/4 cup Sugar in the Raw*
1/2 t. vanilla extract
1/8* t. salt
1 cup roasted* and salted* pecan halves (Trader Joe's)

Preheat oven to 350. In a saucepan over low heat, combine caramels, butter and milk. Cook, stirring frequently, until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Gradually mix in the melted caramel mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust. Bake for 45-50 mins., or until pastry is golden brown. Allow to cool until filling is firm.

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Love,

MM