Caramel Pecan Pie

Mirj's Note:

Very yummy and candy-like. You need a sugar thermometer for this one, but it's worth it!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 9 inch pie shell , pre-baked for 12 minutes at 350 degrees f
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• ¾ cup butter
• ½ cup honey
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups pecans (toasted and chopped)

Directions:

1. Combine sugars, butter, and honey in a heavy-bottom sauce pan.
2. Cook over medium heat, and stir only until melted.
3. Heat until mixture reaches 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
4. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and pecans (mixture will bubble slightly).
5. Pour into pre-baked pie shell and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes.
6. Cool.

Reviews

[Kelly McPherson]

This is yummy! I made this last year for Thanksgiving and now is my husbands most requested pie recipe! This one is definitely a tradition starter. It could use telling how hot to bake the filled pie shell at though.