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Salted Caramel Pecan Pie

This Pecan Pie has a deep caramel flavor and a teaspoon of sea salt really accentuates the flavor and creates that winning sweet/salt combination.

  • Prep45 min
  • Cook50 min
  • Total1 hr 35 min
  • Serves6 -8 servings
  • Rating4.5
Salted Caramel Pecan Pie

This Salted Caramel Pecan Pie from Paula Deen has a deep caramel flavor and a teaspoon of sea salt really accentuates this flavor and creates that wonderful salty/sweet combo that is so popular in desserts. With a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, this pie makes one heck of a Thanksgiving dessert.

Whole pecan pie in a pie plate.

When it comes to Thanksgiving dessert it has to be pie. Don’t you think? I know there are a lot of pumpkin pie fans out there, but pecan pie is always our favorite.

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Paula Deen's Caramel Pecan Pie- perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. Has a deep caramel flavor.

Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Recipe

This Salted Caramel Pecan Pie is far from traditional, but I’m always up for trying new things and I’m so glad I tried this one. It’s a little more work than making a regular pecan pie which has to be one of the easiest pies ever. But if you’re looking for something a little different and unique, give this pie a try.

Paula Deen's Caramel Pecan Pie. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. Has a deep caramel flavor.

Homemade Caramel

A homemade caramel is made by boiling sugar, corn syrup, and water together until the mixture turns a dark honey color. Two things are important here. Resist from stirring and don’t let it get too dark or it will taste burnt. Keep in mind that once you stir in the cream, it will tend to look even darker which is totally counter-intuitive.

Paula Deen's Caramel Pecan Pie. Has a deep caramel flavor.

The mixture needs to cool to room temperature before you mix in the eggs and pecans so plan ahead to have that extra time. And you’ll also need the finished pie to cool completely before slicing so that the caramel sets up and the pie slices much better if it’s been in the fridge for a few hours. You can always heat the slices briefly in the microwave or let them sit at room temperature while you eat your meal.

Take a little extra time to make this caramel version of pecan pie and you’ll find it’s rich, gooey, nutty, and oh so delicious.

Storage

Can be stored at room temperature, but the consistency of the pie is better if stored in the refrigerator. Will keep for 5 days.

Paula Deen's Caramel Pecan Pie. Has a deep caramel flavor.

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Recipe Source: Cooking With Paula Deen

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Ingredients

Equipment 9-inch Pie Plate

Steps

  1. 1

    Stir together the sugar, water, and corn syrup in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture turns a deep honey color. Remove from heat.

  2. 2

    Add butter and stir until melted. Gradually stir in cream. Stir in sea salt.

  3. 3

    Pour mixture into a medium bowl and let cool for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  5. 5

    Whisk eggs into cooled caramel mixture. Stir in pecans.

  6. 6

    Unroll pie crust and shape it to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Fold edges under and crimp.

  7. 7

    Pour filling into crust. Place in oven for 50 to 55 minutes.

Notes

You'll also need the finished pie to cool completely before slicing so that the caramel sets up and the pie slices much better if it's been in the fridge for a few hours.

I like to warm the pie slices in the microwave briefly before serving and then top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

  • Calories997
  • Carbs108
  • Protein9
  • Fat63
  • Sodium686
  • Fiber4
  • Sugar91

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