Caramel Candy Pie

8  Servings

1 pie crust, of your choice

Filling:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup milk
14 ounces caramel candies (unwrapped)
1 1/2 cups whipped cream

Topping:
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Preheat oven to 450F.  Make pie crust of your choice for a unfilled one
crust pie using a 9 inch  pie pan.  Bake at 450F for 9-11 minutes or until
light golden brown.  Cool  completely.

In a small bowl, soften gelatin in water; set aside.  In a medium heavy
saucepan, combine milk and caramels, cook over low heat until caramels are
melted and mixture is smooth, stirring frequently.  Add softened gelatin;
stir until gelatin is dissolved.  Refrigerate about 1 hour our until mixture
is slightly thickened but not set; stirring occasionally.  Fold caramel
mixture into whipped cream.  Pour into cooled baked crust; spread evenly.
Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.

In a small skillet, combine sugar and almonds; cook over low heat until
sugar is melted and almonds are golden brown, stirring constantly.
Immediately spread on foil or greased cookie sheet.  Cool; break apart.
Just  before serving, garnish pie with caramelized almonds.

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