Caramel Pecan Pie
["1/2 lb. (28) vanilla caramels", "1/2 c. water", "1/4 c. oleo", "2 eggs", "3/4 c. sugar", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. pecan halves", "1 (8 1/2-inch) unbaked pastry shell"]
["Place vanilla caramels, water and oleo in the top of a double boiler.", "Heat, stirring frequently, until the caramels are melted and the sauce is smooth.", "Combine slightly beaten eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla.", "Gradually add the caramel sauce, mixing well. Add pecan halves.", "Pour into unbaked pastry shell.", "Bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for 10 minutes.", "Reduce heat to 350\u00b0; continue baking for 30 minutes.", "The pie filling will appear to be very soft while hot, but will become firm as it cools."]
["vanilla caramels", "water", "oleo", "eggs", "sugar", "salt", "vanilla", "pecan halves", "pastry shell"]