CARAMEL PECAN PIE

½ tsp. vanilla

1/4 tsp, salt

1½ c. pecan halves

I unbaked pie crust

36 vanilla caramels

¼ c. water

¼ C. oleo

¾ c. sugar

3 eggs~ beaten

Melt caramels with water and oleo over low heat, stirring until smooth.

Combine sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt.

 Gradually add caramel sauce. Mix we1l.

Stir in nuts.

Pour into pie crust.

Bake in preheated 350° oven for 50 minutes or until done.

Filling will appear soft but firms as it cools.