Caramel Pecan Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 36 caramels
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/3 cups chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inches)
• Pecan halves, optional