Caramel Pecan Pie

Ingredients:
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
40 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves

Directions:
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
-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 in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown. Allow to cool until filling is firm.